Product Development Engineer
We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic, highly motivated product development engineer to join our technology development team. A minimum bachelor’s degree in materials science or related discipline with a proven track record of product development is required. Applicants should have hands-on experience in nanomaterials and nanodevice fabrication and prototyping. Demonstrated past experience in chemical sensor or biosensor-related product development is preferred. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work on interdisciplinary engineering projects.
Required Skills & Experience
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Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD’s degree in materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
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Hands-on experience with some or all of the following areas: micro/nanofabrication, microfluidics, micro/nano biosensing, N/MEMS, analytical chemistry or polymer chemistry.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in a product engineering and development role.
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Industrial experience with and track record of maintaining quality requirements and standards for development and manufacturing products.
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Ability to work independently or in a team environment to successfully plan and complete projects and solve engineering problems.
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Motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working, cheerful individual who wants to be part of a dynamic technology development team.
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Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, time sensitive, startup environment with positive can-do attitude.
Preferred Skills & Experience (not required)
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Experience in color science and optical characterization and data interpretation such as optical spectroscopy.
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Proficiency in 3D modeling software (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor)
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Knowledge in electronics and optics is a plus
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Experience in sensor technology development
Tasks and Responsibilities
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Design new products, product improvements and product customization from a given list of requirements.
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Design and manage the manufacturing of detail parts, assemblies, and installations.
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Work under the guidance of the technical leadership to improve performance of manufacturing systems such as quality requirements and maintenance’s needs; Record, compile and write reports on the testing results.
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Support project timelines and milestones and bring them to completion on time and within budget.
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Engage in clear and concise communication with colleagues and supervisors through oral updates, written reports and technical meetings.
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Troubleshoot and improve existing processes, tools and chemistries to create robust products and improve process performance.
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Fabricate and functionalize materials at length scales from mm to nm, using a wide range of technologies.
To apply, please send your resume to jacob@chemeleon.com, noting the position you are applying for.