What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at HotRun Inc.?
We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Machine Building team. You will be working alongside hot runner experts, focused on developing new technologies required to optimize injection molding systems, break out into new markets, and shape the future of sustainable high-volume manufacturing. Success will require applying a broad range of engineering skills, an innovative spirit and an instinctive vision for the future. This is a great opportunity for a highly technical role on a global, multi-disciplined team of passionate engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Novel technology development with a focus on heating, sensing and thermal management in industrial environments
- End to end engineering from idea generation and prototype development through proof-of-concept validation, product development to eventual launch
- Research, development and validation of new heating technologies
- System instrumentation, designing & building complex arrays of sensors, data acquisition hardware and software development (Matlab-Simulink/NI Labview)
- Research and development of new sensing technologies with the intent to integrate them into various components within the molding cell
- Work closely with a team of cross-functional domain experts in Product Development and Validation teams to integrate innovations and new technologies into practical solutions
- Generating and presenting technical material, clearly and concisely to Executive teams and customers
- Technical project lead, managing project timelines, resources and budgets
Technical qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science preferred
- 5 years of experience in related design or Product Development role involving industrial heating, sensing and thermal management
- Mastery of COTS sensor offerings, including physics-based understanding of their functionality, implementation and limitations
- Knowledge of control systems for temperature and electromechanical actuation
- Expertise in machine learning and data analysis (AI) a plus
- Ability to break down complex problems into functional subsystems, identifying the key parameters that drive performance
Outstanding benefits, relocation and salary is offered for the successful candidate.
