Hardware Engineer III

Duration:  12 Months

We are looking for an organized, self-starter, highly motivated engineer with a background in instrumentation, high-speed imaging and hardware research to lead the development, testing and characterization experiments with customized platforms.

 Key responsibilities:

? Design, plan and execute characterization studies and experiments. Record experimental results and key observations. Collect and analyze data.

? Develop and set up advanced imaging methods and systems with high-speed cameras and optics for actuators and vibration studies

? Research into the latest characterization and sensing hardware and technologies

? Work with mechanical, electrical and firmware engineers to design and develop customized instrumentation, mechanical structures and testing platforms to enable and support characterization projects.

? Work with microscale devices, components and systems for studies and characterization experiments

? Troubleshoot system- or subassembly-level issues in the areas of instrumentation and electromechanical systems

? Deliver technical reports to peers, managers and stakeholders

? Assist in lab administration and management

? Provide training and support to lab users

 Qualifications:

? Graduate-level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.

- Graduate-level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline. PhD degree with 3-5 years or MS degree with 5-7 years of working experience. PhD degree is strongly preferred.

? Having strong research and development skills, and demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving ability

? Highly-skilled in designing, managing and conducting complex experiments, and collecting and analyzing data

? Significant experience with high-speed imaging setups, including high-speed cameras, illumination sources, optics and microscopes. Proficient in imaging processing and analysis. Experience with computer vision is a plus.

? Familiarity with mechatronics, sensors, electromechanical systems and pneumatic systems. Experienced working with microscale devices, microfluidics or soft robotics systems

? Extensive experiences of troubleshooting instrument issues and root cause analysis

? Familiarity with mechanical design and 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD

? Skilled in at least one of the programming languages: Python/Matlab/C+.

? Familiarity with LabView is a plus. Experience with COMSOL multiphysics modeling is a plus.

? Excellent in execution. Demonstrating strong ownership and initiative.

? Excellent communication skills, team player, detail oriented and strong work ethics

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:

• Mechatronics Sensors Instruments
• Imaging Experience
• Programming familiarity (Python, MATLAB, SOLIDWORKS)

Good to have skills:

• Experience with FMEA modeling
• Experience working with Electrical Circuits and National Instrument Systems (troubleshooting)
• Experience with Robotics System