What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead System Engineer position at Horiba Instruments?
Job Description
Job Description
The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing, and metrology to a broad range of scientific R&D and QC measurements. Proven quality and trustworthy performance have established widespread confidence in the HORIBA Brand.
Inspired by our unique motto, “JOY and FUN,” we focus on social responsibilities by building state-of-the-art products for scientific advancement; especially for protecting health, safety, and the environment. “HORIBARIANs,” the HORIBA employees all over the world, look forward to working with additional creative and entrepreneurial self-starters. To learn more about our unique culture, visit our culture page.
DUTIES :
- Lead System Engineer for spectrometer product development and spectroscopy instrumentation including CCD spectrometers, cooled camera systems, prototyping, assembly, testing and automation
- Responsible for all opto-mechanical aspects of product development including : feasibility studies, design, testing / debugging, lab set up, data acquisition, data analysis including resolution, stray light and throughput, and other evaluations for prototype and production hardware
- Acting as Project manager , coordinating various engineering teams towards common goals : a successful, high-performance product, and an on-time release.
- Assembly / testing / data analysis of prototypes and ramp-up volumes for design optimization, prior to release to manufacturing
- Must be able to work independently as THE Product Champion leading all R&D disciplines towards competitive product performance and meeting Marketing specifications and cost targets.
- Documenting the project (for ISO) and manufacturing process with procedures and work instructions.
- Training manufacturing technicians on new product releases and on changes to existing processes
- Writing and presenting reports to customers, engineering, marketing and management
- System BOM costing studies and reduction campaigns in various volumes
- Customer interfacing to support business development, technical support of sales team in pre-sale and post-sale situations
- Summary - Cross-functional collaboration : Bridge gaps between different departments like engineering teams, marketing, sales, and customer service to align efforts around the product, from the development phase to the technical support in pre-sale and post-sale situations.
REQUIREMENTS :
Horiba offers a full benefit package which includes :
Medical, Dental and Vision
Life & Disability
Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
Educational Reimbursement
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
