Product Development Engineer

We are currently looking for a Product Development Engineer who will directly contribute to the creation and release of next-generation, customer-specific sensor products. This engineer will need strong design skills, a passion for exploring new applications, and the ability to partner with customers to craft customized solutions that meet their needs and business interests.

As part of a small dynamic team, this position will enhance your toolbox with exposure to a broad range of applications we service, from agriculture, robotics, to medical. We need self-motivated individuals with a strong skill set in finite element modeling software and excellent communication skills to work across our organization with customers, technicians, engineers, the sales team, and business managers.

Primary responsibilities 

• Strong, creative-minded individual to develop and create customized sensor solutions 
• Work with our sales team and customers to define cost effective sensors for our market place
• Work with manufacturing team to develop production processes and test protocols
• Identify, and validate materials appropriate for specific applications
• Generate concept designs, cost estimates, and performance specifications
• Support the ISO 9000 quality system as appropriate
• Actively contributing during department meetings and project-specific meetings including customer interaction
• Travel to customer and manufacturing plant locations when necessary

Professional qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required in mechanical engineering, master’s degree preferred 
• Must have a minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in mechanical design 
• Experience with project management a plus
• Interest in business aspects of projects
• Excellent communication skills, strong presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of stress analysis and finite software
• Demonstrated working knowledge of FEA software preferably Creo
• 5 to 10 years in product development

Personal skills

• Demonstrated ability to use the PC, including MS Word, Excel, Windows, and SAP.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including team-based problem resolutions.
• Effective interpersonal skills, ability to function as a team member and address conflict constructively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Physical Demands 

• Daily telephone/computer usage
• Repetitive motion

Sponsorship

Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.