Sensor Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Execute feasibility studies for new sensing solutions, carefully assessing potential opportunities and risks.
• Design experiments, collect and analyze real-world data to demonstrate suitability for use, robustness, and effectiveness in the intended application.
• Resolve complex engineering problems and collaborate with other engineers to integrate cutting-edge functionalities into innovative prototypes.
• Enhance existing development tests and explore new methods to drive continuous improvement.
• Thoroughly document test procedures, present results to the team, and make recommendations for next steps in the sensor design process.

Requirements

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in physics.
• Motivated and dynamic, enthusiastic about tackling open-ended problems that encompass multiple engineering disciplines.
• Possesses a passion for creating innovative devices and technologies, adaptable, eager to learn on the go, excels at solving complex problems, collaborates closely with others, and approaches design and engineering tasks with a creative mindset at all levels.
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing, must be present.
• Experience in designing experiments (DOE) and conducting data analysis is highly valued.
• The ability to utilize logical reasoning when evaluating and synthesizing information from various sources is important.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-visibility environment with minimal supervision while functioning effectively as part of a team.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• 3 years + of experience in an engineering development environment.
• Demonstrated experience in building sensor prototypes, testing them in a lab environment, and successively adjusting the prototype design to meet design goals.
• LabView and analysis experience (Design of experiment) preferred.
• Programming and scripting (MATLAB or Python preferred).
• Knowledge of basic engineering materials (plastics and metals).
• Detail oriented and capable of handling multiple assignments at once.
• Curious, willing to learn new skills, and share knowledge.