Hardware Engineer/Researcher (Instrumentation/Characterization, Senior)

Industry: Consumer Electronics

Duration:  12 Months

Pay Rate: $80-84/HR. on W2

Shift: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Job Description:

Job Summary:

• 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. PhD degree with 1-3 years or MS degree with 3-5 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