Our client has an immediate need for an individual to direct the efforts of the initial and final assembly departments (13 individuals, 12 are mechanical assemblers, 1 assembles electrical boards).  Responsibilities will include mentoring and training the mechanics; interacting with field service, engineering, manufacturing and sales and marketing; setting the standards for assembly techniques; maintaining the production schedule; and improving the quality of the equipment as it pertains to assembly techniques, methods and procedures.  Other responsibilities will include standardizing the way the equipment is assembled and providing feedback to engineering on issues and suggesting improvements.  This position will be a senior member of the operations group – part of the team that sets the direction and focus of the operations group.

Candidates must have good mechanical skills, as he/she will be setting the standards for the departments.  A background in capital equipment would be ideal. Candidates should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

2295 Senior Hardware Engineer  Woburn, MA

Our client is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to work predominantly onsite with the engineering team to deliver integrated hardware projects from concept to production within agreed timelines, investment budgets, Cost of goods (COGS) targets, performance and quality targets. Designs based on High Voltage supplies and High Power systems for pulsed UV arc lamps are a key aspect of this work. The ability to innovate and be self motivated are critical.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Engineering Support
• Feasibility Study for project
• Analog and Digital Circuit Design
• High Voltage /High Power System Designs
• Schematic Capture of Design
• Prototype Build and Testing
• Documentation for Test and Manufacture
• ISO Related project Documentation

Educational Background

• 5 years minimum experience of hardware design and development with experience in taking a product from concept to production
• Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical knowledge of High Voltage/High Power System
• Knowledge of Microcontroller, FPGA, CPU Architectures
• The ability to solve in-depth hardware/software issues in a timely manner
• Ability to use electronic test equipment (meters, scopes, logic analyzers, etc) to find the root cause of issues and provide solutions
• Low level software experience is a desirable
• Skills in communicating, persuading, and conflict resolution are required in order to interact with people within multiple projects
• Skill in explaining technical issues to both technical and non-technical people
• Schematic Capture, Component selection and PCB Design experience. PCB Layout experience advantageous
• Prototype build and debug experience.
• Documentation for Manufacture

Mechanical Structures Engineer needed for a Project Engineering role with a valued client.  In this challenging position, you will work with the client and their initial requirements, determine components and the processes needed to fabricate them, choose and coordinate both internal and external resources and monitor timelines and budgets to ensure smooth delivery. 

This engineer will support sales and manufacturing with his/her knowledge of ASME codes and understanding of steel fabrication.  A background with 3D solid modeling desired (Solidworks or CadKey/KeyCreator ideal, but not required). 

Requirements:

·         5+ years industry experience,  previous project management experience and great communication skills.

·         Direct experience with ASME codes (1, 3, and 8 being the most valuable) required to be considered.

·         Candidates located in the Greater Boston/Southern NH areas only will be considered. 

Sr. Mechanical Engineer needed for a growing and dynamic client developing cutting edge technology. This engineer will be performing complex design, development, testing and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and systems for new and existing products, including drive trains and gimbal assembles.     

Will conduct product testing and create models and prototypes and perform FEA, thermal and vibration analyses.   

·         Carry out static and dynamic analyses designs

·         Analyze tolerance stacks to determine feasibility of design

·         Evaluate design compliance

·         Determine margin of safety for parts and design

·         Determine operational impact on design

·         Determine operational life of design in dynamic environment

·         Analyze various environmental forces on gimbals and antenna structures, e.g. connectors, drive trains, etc.

·         Analyze designs for thermal performance and impact on mean time between failure

Investigate problems with mechanical systems, and suggest and implement solutions.

Apply risk management to determine project priorities to ensure projects are on time, within budget and fulfilling all contractual and technical requirements.

Operate under minimal supervision, with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requirements:

·         Minimum of a BS degree in Engineering or Physics with 7+ years engineering experience

·         Proven project management experience, with some experience mentoring/managing individuals desired.

·         Significant experience with the development and design of precision drives, gimbal assemblies, ruggedized packaging of electromechanical devices are all an absolute must.

·         Experience with thermal and vibration analysis required 

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience in engineering with a background in connector design, fiber optic and ethernet knowledge and project management.  Any experience with DOD or military projects a plus.  The position requires Solidworks and Autocad experience.

Our client, a leader in its industry, is seeking an Engineering Manager to assist in the day to day operation of the Engineering department and help direct the technical aspects of New Product designs from inception through manufacturing.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Work closely with Vice President of Engineering to coordinate new product development workloads and help integrate into the overall Engineering Department

·         Review product designs for feasibility, technical capabilities and manufacturability

·         Work with various Engineers, Designers, Draftsmen and Technicians to maintain program schedules and budgets as required

·         Review capacity and capability requirements for all new products

·         Plan material requirements for new products.

·         Assist Manufacturing Personnel in generating manufacturing and process plan for new products

·         Assist in the day to day operations of the Engineering Department including administrative functions, not excluding reviews and project budgets

Qualified candidates must have:

·         B.S.M.E with fifteen years experience in product design and development in a project engineering capacity.

·         Proficiency using Pro Engineer and Windows P.C. applications including project scheduling software. 

·         Experience with Solidworks is a plus. 

·         Extensive knowledge of general management principles, including operations management, process planning, marketing, accounting, and organizational behavior.

Our client, a leader in its industry, is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented individual to lead the Quality organization. Reporting directly into the Vice President of Operations, this role is responsible for all aspects of Quality.  This is a high visibility position requiring the individual to work extensively across multiple functions (Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sourcing, Customer Service, etc).  This individual will be tasked to create and implement all facets of quality processes.  They will be the driving force to maintain a quality product through the supply chain, factory and end customers. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Establish, implement and maintain a rigorous Quality Management System.

·         Develop and implement Supplier Metrics.

·         Qualification of global suppliers (specifically Asia)

·         Drive Suppliers for root cause analysis and process improvements that eliminate repeat quality occurrences.

·         Using a standardized, documented approach to ensure the Qualification of new suppliers.

·         Work cross-functionally with Engineering to develop new products that meet Quality standards

·         Development and execution of standard product testing criteria.

·         Fully integrate standardized processes, built-in quality, employee engagement, data driven quality system throughout the Manufacturing process.

·         Work cross-functionally with Customer Service to resolve field issues and reduce RMAs.

·         Hire and develop a forward thinking, high quality organization.

·         Organize and lead internal teams in Lean and 5S activities.

Qualified candidates must have:

·         BS in Engineering, Quality or related field

·         7-10 years leading a Quality function in a manufacturing environment

·         Thorough working knowledge of Quality systems

·         Demonstrated ability to develop and implement Quality systems through the supply chain

·         Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a highly skilled Quality organization

·         Knowledge of the plumbing industry and its supply chain a significant benefit

·         Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, machining, plating and injection molding.

·         ASQE or similar certification

Our client is seeking an experienced Analog IC Design Engineer to join its Power Management Design team.

In this position, you will be responsible for designing Power Management Integrated Circuits for battery operated (portable), multi-cells battery monitor, DC/DC converters and display applications targeted at fast moving consumer product markets.

The ideal candidate will have a BSEE plus a minimum of 5 years of design experience in Power Management and Analog Power IC's. Multi-Cells Lithium Battery management IC experience (Monitor and Charge) is highly desired .

Our client has an immediate opening for a dynamic individual to fulfill the duties of an Industrial Application Engineer. Job requirements include: general application and technical support, equipment specification, quote generation, and product training. 

The ideal candidate will be sales driven, detail oriented, process-minded and have excellent verbal and written communication skills with a diverse technical background inclusive of a knowledge of pumps, fluid handling, industrial applications, motors, drives and instrumentation.  In addition applicants must be energetic, positive, analytical, solution minded, organized and have a strong background in MS Office applications.  Industry experience and an engineering degree are preferred.  Some travel may be required.

Our client is seeking an R&D Process Engineer to fill a newly created, dynamic position that is critical to the success and expansion of their technology into new markets. In this position, the Engineer will work with a variety of different materials and molds and have direct interaction with existing and potential customers. Key Responsibilities:

·         Injection process set up, optimization & troubleshooting for R&D lab

·         Train customers, employees, and others on process, technology and all other findings within the R&D lab

·         Documentation of all development trials and work performed

·         Tooling changes and maintenance

·         May act as a resource to the Sales and Engineering teams

General Qualifications:

·         Excellent plastic processing and troubleshooting skills required

·         Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred (ideally Plastic Engineering)

·         Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the profession

·         Must have strong verbal and writing skills

·         Periodic travel will be required

·         Candidates with thin-wall, injection-blow, and blow molding experience, in addition to solid injection molding processing skills, will take precedence.

Our client west of Boston is growing and plan on expanding their expertise into the development of oven controlled crystal oscillators (OCXO).  They are seeking a design engineer with proven success in this technology to add to their team.  This engineer should enjoy being hands-on in the development phase of a product, and be fluent with resonator technology and packaging for thermodynamics and the design of RF circuitry.     

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Project Lead or a Technical Lead and enjoy working in a small company environment where the results of their efforts are readily apparent.

Our client, specializing in the design and build of high throughput assembly systems for a variety of industries, is in need of an PLC/Automation Engineer with exceptional Allen Bradley skills. Responsibilities include PLC programming as well as the ability to design electrical schematics using AutoCAD for control systems focused around analog and digital controllers, AC, DC, servos, PLCs, touchscreens and industrial PCs.

A BSEE is a requirement. The right candidate will frequently interact with the Applications Engineering Team and will occasionally be required to participate on field service calls. This is a contract to direct position. Local candidates only, please.

Our client, a well-established and growing leader in its field, is currently seeking a Solidworks Design Engineer for an immediate opportunity. 

Required:

·         3-8 years experience

·         Design of automated/semiautomated production equipment. 

·         Excellent Solidworks abilities

·         Exposure to PLC programming, ideally Allen Bradley/RSLogix knowledge.

Our client is seeking an opto-mechanical engineer.  This engineering position is responsible for the mechanical design, analysis and simulation; develop concepts and solutions to customer requirements; for standard and custom IR opto-mechanical products used in military and commercial applications. A lead contributor on a multi-disciplinary team in the development and fabrication of optics at the component and subsystem level. This position reports to the President.

As the Opto-Mechanical Engineer, you will design the mechanical IR components, assemblies and systems for standard products and customers requirements. Serve as the technical expert for assigned projects for precision opto-mechanical design, analysis and simulation.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Developing designs based on customer inputs and requests.

·         Develop manufacturing cost models.

·         Prepare product design verification test plans.

·         Execute tests that verify designs meet requirements.

·         Lead problem solving and troubleshooting assignments for manufacturing and customer problem resolution.

·         Follow ISO procedures and methods so that we maintain ISO certification.

·         As requested, complete special assignments for the president

Specific Requirements /Qualifications:

·         Degree in Mechanical Engineering with strong core courses in the fundamentals.

·         7-10 years related experience in the mechanical design of high stability opto-mechanical packaging, including kinematic mounting and precision adjustment and alignment.

·         Proficiency with CAD and FEA modeling and drafting standards required.

·         Excellent people skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to apply basic principals of mechanical engineering to formulate new concepts and solutions in product development for IR cells and systems applications.

·         Knowledge in machining process and characterization required.

·         Willingness and ability to perform "hands-on" technical work in a laboratory environment involving metrology, optical alignment, testing and data collection.

·         Organized, with strong technical and computer skills. (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)

·         Ability to establish and meet product design cost goals and meet schedule commitments.

·         Good oral and written communications skills and the ability to provide clear, concise technical presentations.

·         Highly motivated and team oriented.

·         Must be willing and able to travel domestically and/or internationally as required to meet business or customer objectives. (Up to 25% travel is required)

·         US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.

Local candidates only, please.