Job Information
PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Design Engineer II R&D in Depew, New York
Primary Objective:
The successful candidate will be a part of our R&D Group to develop the next-generation sensor designs used by some of the world’s top tech companies. The candidate will continuously push the boundaries of sensor technology through research, analysis and physical experiments. Areas of research can include design optimization, materials, manufacturing processes and calibration systems.
Major Areas of Accountability
Collaborate as a team member and work independently to generate innovative solutions for complex problems.
Demonstrate a basic understanding in one or more areas such as solid mechanics, mechanical dynamics, vibration, shock, Piezoelectric, MEMS or acoustics.
Design of precision mechanical components
Utilize CAD to 3D model designs for prototyping.
Experience with AutoDesk Inventor preferred.
Experience with sensor performance characterization preferred
Exhibit a basic understanding of data acquisition and signal processing to conduct novel physical experiments
Experience with MatLab or LabView preferred
Preform analysis through various techniques including but not limited to hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis
Experience with Ansys or MatLab preferred
The candidate will have the opportunity to pursue areas of personal interest within sensor technology.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience
Other
Minimum 4 years of Design Engineering experience. Masters’ degree with applicable course work will be accepted as experience.
Basic knowledge of vibration or acoustics
PCB is involved in the development of technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. For the purpose of our compliance with U.S. Export Control laws, U.S. citizenship or permanent resident/green card is required.
Travel
Requirements As needed
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Experience
Minimum 4 years of Design Engineering experience
Physical Demands (U.S. only)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations
This position requires access to “controlled technology” as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730 et. seq.) and “technical data” as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R, Chapter 1, Subchapter M). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.
Equal Employment Statement
PCB Piezotronics is an equal opportunity employer and as such takes affirmative steps to safeguard employees and applicants from discrimination on the basis of protected class status, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, political affiliation, or any other impermissible basis.