R&D Engineer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform testing and analysis on products and assemblies according to both proprietary and industry standards

- Maintain, revise, and/or create product testing equipment, fixtures, and procedures

- Record, analyze, and present findings on lab data

- Analyze the technical and economic feasibility of new and revised products and services

- Design and prototyping of new/revised parts and assemblies for  products

- Contribute to technical product reviews

- Support the  commercialization of new/revised products and procedures

- Respond to technical inquiries and requests for investigations from internal groups

- Present results, analysis, and personal insights to both technical and non-technical persons

- Identify areas of opportunity for development of future products and procedures

-Maintain documentation of all work in accordance with best practices 
 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Troubleshoot and provide solutions to customers and end-users  

- Maintain business relationships with suppliers and partners, both domestic and international

 - Prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously

- Travel as required for trade shows, site visits, and supplier meetings (approx. 3 to 5 times/year) 

Qualifications: 

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field w/ 1-3 years of engineering experience o
• Coursework in Engineering mechanics (Statics, dynamics), Fluid mechanics, and Materials science ?
• Proficient in 3D CAD, and MS Office ?
• Strong communication skills ?
• Comfortable working with basic hand and power tools ?
• Willingness to perform hands-on work in a lab setting with a strong emphasis on safety ?
• Familiarity with an FEA software package