Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Sensors

JOB SUMMARY

As a Pressure Sensors Mechanical Engineer you are responsible for designing, developing, and testing pressure sensor systems for submersible liquid level applications, focusing on the physical design of the sensor components, ensuring their functionality, accuracy, and compatibility with the overall system, collaborating with electrical and firmware engineers to integrate the sensor signals into broader sensor system. You will deliver robust, cost effective designs from conception to production

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• 8 to 10 years of experience designing with pressure sensors
• Deep understanding of pressure sensor element design and application
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including stress analysis, fluid mechanics, and material properties
• Must have hands on experience as a project lead, with the ability to solely develop pressure sensors, 3D draft, prototype assembly, and lab testing
• Must understand the proper seal of sensors in a pressurized environment
• Understanding of high tolerances with pressure sensors, geo dimensional tolerance, or how to thread sensors tight enough to seal
• Experience with electromechanical and diaphragm flexing
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks) for 3D modeling, design and simulation
• Knowledge of pressure sensor technologies (piezoelectric, strain gauge, differential pressure)
• Experience with submersible pressure sensors
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and signal processing techniques
• Proficiency in engineering analysis tools (FMEA, FEA, CFD, DFM)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Technical leadership
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate to company leadership

PREFERRED

• 8 to 10 years of sensor design and development experience
• Familiarity with signal processing techniques and tools such as MATLAB and LABVIEW
• Electronic design experience
• Experience in Industrial, Construction or Transportation industries
• Experience with High Volume Design for Manufacturability
• Experience in APQP product development processes

WE OFFER

• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Medical, Dental and Vision available on day 1.
• Life, AD&D, short/long term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401K Retirement program with company match after 30 days.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sensor Design:

• Conceptualize and design pressure sensor mechanisms, using oil filled pressure buttons, and packaging components for submersible level applications.
• Analyze sensor performance parameters like pressure range, accuracy, sensitivity, and response time.
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for sensor components.
• Create detailed drawing packages.

Material Selection:

• Choose appropriate materials for sensor construction based on pressure ranges, temperature conditions, compatibility with fluids, and desired durability.

Prototype Development:

• Build and test prototype pressure sensors in laboratory environments to validate design concepts and performance characteristics.

Calibration and Testing:

• Develop with manufacturing engineering temperature and pressure calibration tooling and equipment.
• Develop calibration procedures for pressure sensors, ensuring accuracy and repeatability of measurements.
• Conduct comprehensive testing on sensor prototypes under various environmental conditions and pressure ranges.

Integration and Interface Design:

• Design electrical and mechanical interfaces to connect the pressure sensors to overall sensor systems
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to ensure seamless signal conditioning and data processing.

Failure Analysis:

• Investigate sensor failures during testing, identifying root causes and implementing design improvements.

Project Management:

• Follow the company's APQP development process
• Develop and execute project schedules
• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Leadership/Vision & Purpose - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; gives appropriate recognition to others; displays passion and optimism; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; talks beyond today; talks about possibilities; is optimistic; creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the vision; makes the vision sharable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.
• Peer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peer with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.