Tranducer Design Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Background 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in piezo-electric transducer design in the defense, medical, oil & gas, safety, automotive, aerospace, or industrial markets.
• Up to 25% travel required inside the continental U.S.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance. 

Skills

• Knowledge of piezo-ceramic types, modes and properties useful for transducer design.
• Proficient with mechanical design software such as Solid Works.
• Proficient with Finite Element Method (FEM) software such as COMSOL.
• Knowledge of how to design metal, plastic and ceramic parts including material selection and fabrication techniques.
• Knowledge of adhesives for different materials and their uses in transducer production.
• General knowledge of electronics, soldering, connectors, etc.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with every level of the organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
• Proficient in English (reading, writing & verbal skills) 

Education

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.  Master’s degree preferred.

The Transducer Design Engineer is located at our sister site in Indianapolis, Indiana where we manufacture a world renowned line of piezoelectric ceramic materials, as well as custom ultrasonic transducers, devices, assemblies and systems.  The Transducer Design Engineer will be responsible for the design development and documentation of piezo-electric transducers, electro-mechanical transducers, vibration generators and associated accessories. 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design new piezo-electric transducers for the defense, industrial, medical, oil & gas, safety, automotive and aerospace markets.
• Design and selection of piezo-ceramic components useful for transducer/sensor design.
• Analysis of transducer output/sensitivity, noise, resonances, etc., necessary to characterize a transducer.
• Provide mechanical design expertise to support the production of piezo-electric products.
• Perform value analysis during the product design phase while optimizing product development costs.                                                                                          
• Coordinate projects and tasks with other Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineers to complete assignments and projects on schedule.
• Improve mechanical designs of existing transducers to reduce cost and improve the manufacturing process.
• Test and evaluate new designs using common laboratory equipment used for acoustic and vibration products
• Work in an organized fashion by maintaining project files and appropriate records of work.
• Research and investigate leading edge technologies for creating new products or processes.
• Provide guidance and direction to junior members of the Engineering team as required.
• Other duties as assigned