Experimental Fluid Mechanics Engineer

Sr Experimental Fluid Mechanics Engineer

Duration - 1 Year

Location - Irvine, CA

Pay - $60.37

Job Description

As a Senior Engineer for Experimental Hemodynamics, you will be responsible for ensuring that development testing is executed on-time with precision and efficiency. Your responsibilities include managing hemodynamics test planning and scheduling, test article/fixtures build and test setup including instrumentation. You will support both transcatheter heart valve (THV) product development and research and development teams.

Duties:

* Support experimental hemodynamics / optical flow visualization test scheduling and execution to meet project timelines at the advanced imaging and hemodynamics test facility.

* Support article/fixtures build including instrumentation.

* Support parts build across internal and external suppliers as directed by model design team.

* Author/Co-Author SOP, IQ, TMV Protocols and Reports, as well as DV Protocols and Reports

* Assist with assembly instrumentation including connection to data acquisition equipment.

* Ensure physical test setup and acquired data meets quality standards.

* Ensure safety as a number one priority for test article build, setup and test execution.

Qualifications:

* Graduate degree (Thesis based Masters or PhD) in Engineering or Applied Physics with focus on Experimental Fluid Mechanics

* Proven publication record in Experimental Fluid Mechanics (digital copies of the articles will be requested to evaluate competency)

* Hands-on skills relating to 2D2C Particle Image Velocimetry within LaVision DaVis environment, including data postprocessing/analysis externally using MATLAB.

* Hands-on skills relating to testing of flow instabilities in the closed fluid loop and physical assembly of components, including the use of various hand and power tools.

* Hands-on skills relating to CAD modelling using Solidworks.

* Technologically inclined and competent using windows-based programs.

* Excellent attention to details in both physical and computer environments

* Logical thinker with good judgement and decision-making abilities

* Ability to work with commitment and accuracy under pressure to successfully meet deadlines.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

* Self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

* 2 years of experience with testing of flow instabilities in the closed fluid loop using particle image velocimetry technique, including test article build and test execution.

* 2 year of experience of instrument setup and data acquisition on test article

* Passion for structural heart hemodynamics or related technologies

* Enjoy using your attention to detail to understand and solve technical problems.

* Relish collaborating across functions in a team environment, employing an open and honest communication style.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.