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