Research And Development Engineer

Research & Development Engineer

Location: Auburn, MA

Position Type: Direct Hire

Join our Auburn team! Seeking an R&D Engineer with strong machine design/NPI experience. Materials background a plus, FEA and Computational Fluid Dynamics is a must have. Competitive salary, growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits

The R&D Engineer will be responsible for developing new products; improving existing product designs; providing technical support (structural, thermal, fluid analysis) for various product development projects. Additionally, the R&D Engineer will provide technical support for existing installations.

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities

• Review and understand the project objectives, specifications and documentation. Utilize all available resources to obtain any missing information and clarify project objectives.

• Actively participate in establishing project cost estimates, time estimates and project milestone dates.

• Utilize FEA ,CFD and other tools to model physical systems with the objective to optimize product design and or correct product deficiencies.

• Utilize SolidWorks (and other CAD tools) to develop design layouts (3D model) of prototype equipment.

• Utilize vibration analyzers and other instrumentation as needed to optimize product design or troubleshoot equipment.

• Schedule and chair design review meetings to discuss and evaluate proposed product designs.

• Order all materials and hardware needed to build prototypes. Follow-up with the purchasing department to ensure that purchased items are received when expected.

• Build prototype components and equipment. Utilize outside and in-house resources as required.

• Establish and complete test programs on various components and full prototype equipment.

• Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed to obtain project information and or install, evaluate, and test prototype equipment and components.

• Work closely with other company departments, customers, and suppliers to ensure that all project objectives are met. Manage all aspects of the specific product development project.

• Assist Sales, Customers, Application Engineers, and others with equipment design and application questions as needed.

• Up to 25% travel required for installation of prototypes, product testing and training, and technical support of products

Educational/Experience:

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.
• (5)+ years of related experience.

Knowledge:

• Analytical and machine design skills are a plus.

• Understanding of structural and vibration analysis, fluids, and thermal analysis.

• Understanding of D.O.E.

• Understanding of engineering materials.

Skills:

• Proficient with SolidWorks CAD software.

• Proficient with FEA and CFD software.

• Proficient with use of vibration analyzers and other test instrumentation.

• Proficient with Microsoft applications- Excel and Word.

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