Duties
- Design, development, building and qualifying of various lab instruments, the major focus on Sample Preparation equipment including our featured FastPrep family (homogenizer).
- Develop and fabricate test equipment in-line with test specifications under the direction and guidance of direct supervisor.
- Execute tests using test equipment that measures temperature, electricity, light, flow, pressure, strain, force, distance, time, noise, weight etc.
- Collect and analyze test data/results, document results and outcomes.
- Support the design and fabrication/assembly of both working and visual prototype models.
- Analyze equipment failures and factory work stoppage problems and provide solutions.
- Fabricates, repairs, improves designs and constructs electro-mechanical equipment.
- Coordinate with external vendors effectively for fabrication and OTS parts procurement.
- Maintains detailed and up to date test data in laboratory notebook and active test logs.
- Support manufacturing ramp up, and design transfer during product development.
Requirement:
- Master's Degree and above in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- 5 years of hands-on Mechanical and Electrical experience.
- Possess broad base of knowledge with understanding and skills in the following areas: Electrical, Electronics, Fabrication, Tool Making, Machining.
- Must be proficient in the use of all hand tools including saws, drills, grinders and other tools.
- Able to operate test equipment that measures temperature, electricity, light, flow, pressure, strain, force, distance, time, noise and weight.
- Can work from prints, sketches, written and verbal instructions.
- Reads wiring/electrical and piping schematics and engineering drawings.
- Electrical experience/training in use of and design of AC and DC circuits.
- Ability to use electrical test equipment and measuring tools necessary.
- Self-motivated, team player with excellent communication and problem solving skills.
- Experience and knowledge of the following areas preferred:
- Rapid Prototyping
- Testing and Design Controls
- Installation
- Design
