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Fortive Corporation Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer (Mechanical based) in Springfield, Virginia
SONIX has been a consistent innovator in non-destructive testing - being the first company to bring PC-based, digital imaging solutions to our customers. Since then, SONIX has continued to push the technology envelope and provide our customers with superior inspection technologies and engineering advancements. Our customers come from a variety of industries including semiconductor packaging, component manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and traditional non-destructive testing industries.
Brief Description
Sonix is seeking an experienced electro-mechanical engineer who will be responsible for designing our next generation of scanning acoustic microscope products and exploring new technologies to keep pace with the demands of our broad customer base.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, design and execution of new product platforms from proof of concept to production release and will include all aspects of the product design. The successful candidate will be expected to use a wide degree of creativity to develop innovative designs and build proof of concepts to solve challenging engineering problems.
In addition to new product development, the engineer will be responsible for assisting our global service team with sustaining engineering activities to troubleshoot and resolve issues in the field.
The engineer will work closely with multiple teams including both internal and external partners.
The position will provide the opportunity for both domestic and international travel to visit vendors and customers to collaborate on designing and building next-generation solutions and getting valuable feedback.
Essential Functions:
• Leverage strong mechanical engineering and system design experience to design rapid prototypes and develop complete mechanical systems for new product platforms. Ability to create mechanical 3D models and production 2D drawings to support system designs, and manufacturing techniques to turn concepts into production-ready solutions.
• Leverage knowledge of motion control systems (robots, servo motors, linear motors, encoders, drives, etc.) to support electrical designs that have the required performance, accuracy, and repeatability to ensure product reliability and robustness.
• Ability to build systems that combine different engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and fluid dynamics and incorporate the necessary safety systems to comply with relevant certifications
• Lead/facilitate cross-functional meetings as needed to brainstorm creative solutions, troubleshoot problems, and ensure projects are on track.
• Report project status to the management team regularly, identify risks and issues that may impact schedules and suggest countermeasures to ensure project timelines are maintained.
• Visit customers to gain insight into how our tools are used and learn how they can be improved to meet and exceed customer expectations both now and in the future.
• Support full product lifecycle management and responsibility for transitioning products from engineering to production and service to support standard products.
• Manage system certifications to ensure the system is engineered to meet safety guidelines relevant to the market/countries we sell to and conformance to ISO standards.
• Ensure release and project documentation is current, complete, and located in the proper repository.
• Train production and field service personnel to ensure support for new product platforms and features.
Education and Experience Required:
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a highly technical environment, with a background in industrial mechatronics systems, automation, robotics, and motion control systems.
• Experience with designing semiconductor equipment a strong plus
• Experience designing equipment to work in a cleanroom environment a strong plus
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experienced in using AutoCAD and SolidWorks 3D modeling skills.
• Solid mechanics and vibration analysis experience with industrial measurement equipment such as DAQ systems, oscilloscopes, laser interferometers, and National Instrument devices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in technical project management including maintaining schedules and interfacing with cross-functional team members throughout the project lifecycle a plus
• Good time management, organizational and ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects at once
• Strong commitment to quality, attention to detail, and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), listening & leadership skills.
• Proficient with MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
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