Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Pfeiffer Vacuum Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D Valves team. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading new product development activities, including product definition, design, prototyping, testing, and release to Production of various vacuum-related products and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead cross-functional teams made up of other engineers, sales & marketing, manufacturing, and other diverse personnel.
  • Create appropriate documentation packages to ensure the manufacture of quality products that meet the specifications stipulated.
  • Evaluate and propose mechanical designs.
  • Lead and participate in the evaluation and recommendation of raw materials and suppliers.
  • Interface with Sales to support customer applications, cost estimates, product design, quality and manufacturability.
  • Train Production / Assembly / Quality Assurance personnel as required on approved manufacturing, test and inspection procedures.
  • Support interdepartmental personnel by assisting and consulting on issues involving mechanical, metallurgical, and vacuum engineering principals.
  • Prepare, input and maintain specific data, in written or spreadsheet format.
  • Prepare internal and external written correspondence.
Requirements
  • Familiarity with state-of-the-art engineering methodologies as they pertain to manufacturing stainless steel, high-vacuum chambers, mechanisms, and components is beneficial.
  • Must have strong organizational and time-management skills in order to prioritize and complete competing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Familiar with CAD/CAM process and requirements to accurately input, manipulate and access information using complex computers and software programs.
  • Familiarity with vacuum related test equipment such as RGA and He leak checkers, as well as life cycle testers and other complex lab equipment.
  • Technical writing skills to include the preparation of engineering test protocols, engineering test reports, and manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Familiar with SAP (or other ERP) and the engineering documentation processes, including ECOs, BOMs, Item Masters, manufacturing routers, etc.
  • Requires strong ability to work with others in the department to share specific knowledge of products, processes, and/or procedures in order to continuously make improvements.
  • Prepare and conduct technical meetings/presentations.
  • Knowledgeable and trained in ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, ANSI Y14.5 drafting standards, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Ability to effectively use M/S Office, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint (or their equivalent).
  • Ability to persuade others in acceptance of desired changes, improvements.
Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and training, equivalent to graduation from an accredited college/university with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.

Minimum of 36 months in related Engineering experience, with 12 months specific experience in product design and development, preferably relating to vacuum components and systems.

Receives appropriate direction or supervision on assignments from higher-level Engineers, and/or appropriate interdepartmental personnel.

Exercises moderate level of independent, discretionary judgment on a regular basis.

Language Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mathematical Skills

Advanced mathematics skills.

Reasoning Ability

Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with quickly changing work priorities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver license.



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