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Id : 108
Category : Engineering
Region : NE:ME VT NH MA RI CT
Salary Range : 90000.00 - 120000.00 per year (Direct)
Date Created : 05/12/2011
JOB DESCRIPTION
Overview:
Our client is a leading provider of fuel cell power systems and is currently positioning itself for the rapid growth that will accompany the launch of several new platforms in 2011 and beyond. The Company's culture is dynamic and ideal for individuals who are motivated by talented co-workers, minimal bureaucracy, cutting edge technology and aggressive goals. You are able to assume as much responsibility as you desire.
Technical Staffing Professionals has been engaged to help the company find and hire a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to lead fuel cell systems development for portable power applications. The Engineer will work closely with the Director of Mechanical and Systems Engineering. The ideal candidate will possess expert level experience in developing integrated electrical, thermal, fluidic and mechanical systems for low volume production. A background in developing fluid and mechanical systems in the medical industry would be ideal in this position. We're not looking for just a software engineer; we want to find someone that is CHARGED about playing a major role in new product development and a passion for success in fuel cell applications. The company offers employees all the responsibility they want to assume. You would be surrounded by other professionals with a common goal.
The Engineer will work closely with the Director of Mechanical and Systems Engineering. The ideal candidate will possess expert level experience in developing integrated electrical, thermal, fluidic and mechanical systems for low volume production. A background in developing fluid and mechanical systems in the medical industry would be ideal in this position.
Responsibilities include the following:
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Defining testing and design of portable product fluidic systems
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Maturing of mid-TRL level products to low volume production
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Program management and coordination of multi-disciplinary development teams
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Writing and preparation of proposals and work plans
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Interfacing with component suppliers and teaming partners
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Mentoring junior engineers in design and testing tasks
Requirements include the following:
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B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering, M.S. a plus.
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10 to 15+ years of engineering experience in multi-disciplinary product and technology development is required.
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Specific experience in the design, development, operation and test of fluidic systems is required.
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Design of seals, miniature pumps or valves is a plus. Medical equipment design is ideal.
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CAD experience required - SolidWorks preferred.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Start-up or early stage company experience is desired.
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US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is require.
As a Senior Engineer, the successful candidate will be comfortable in a hands-on experimental environment, a resourceful problem solver, a team-player with excellent interaction skills, and capable of rapidly integrating observations and results into new designs. This position requires the ability to complete multiple tasks effectively, prioritize work, and manage work to specifications, schedules and budgets in a results-oriented environment.
While the work is rewarding, so are the benefits. They have an attractive health care plan that is covered 80% by the company, and a 401(k) administered through Fidelity, which will be matched upon profitability. They offer a generous 15 days of PTO to start, and it accrues at 1 day/year of service. They also have stock options with accelerated vesting if there is a change of ownership.
The employees work well together, and they also play well together. They have soccer games every Thursday, basketball every Tuesday, a holiday party at the end of the year, and several times throughout the year will knock off early on a Friday to have BBQ party at which the families are invited. |
