Job Description

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The engineer specializing in prototyping & fabrication is expected to be the on-site subject matter expert
• in a diverse range of prototyping and fabrication techniques, including the development of advanced and
• Client fabrication methods serving a diverse and dynamic project portfolio of applications development
• work typical for SVTC. Fabrication and prototyping methods will span chemical, mechanical, thermal,
• subtractive, and additive techniques. The successful candidate will lead fabrication components of critical
• projects and assist in the testing and characterization of fabricated products.
  
  

KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineer specializing in prototyping and fabrication techniques, including development of
• advanced/non-standard methods for unique applications
• Adept at hands-on lab work, creative thinking, problem solving in a unique and fast-paced
• applications engineering laboratory environment
• Ability to conduct hands-on experimental work, interpret data, and suggest modifications
• Perform tasks and lead fabrication projects involving laminations, coatings, laser ablation, 3D
• printing, ion milling +SEM analysis, dispensing, CNC milling, large format routing, etc.
• Lead additional prototyping and fabrication applications development initiatives relevant to
• strategic goals as they arrive
• Work closely with team of engineers / technical specialists in support of a broad project portfolio,
• including optical, thermal, and mechanical characterization
• Basic data analysis and statistics experience is expected
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people
  
  

Qualification Profile

• Required: B.S. degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or other curriculum that required
• significant hands-on training
• Preferred: 1-3 years of post-degree hands-on experience working in a laboratory with
• fabrication/prototyping equipment
• Experience with a diverse range of instruments, spanning chemical, mechanical, thermal
• characterization, and experience working with basic materials characterization and metrology
• equipment, such as stress-strain testers, confocal microscopes, SEMs, etc. is preferred
• Preferred experience using CAD and CAM software, such as SolidWorks, including the ability to
• produced professional engineering drawings
• Well organized, attention to detail, excellent presentation/communication skills
• Curiosity and excitement to learn beyond assignments, excellent problem-solving skills