Application Engineer - Sensor Hardware

Hamamatsu - Bridgewater Township, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Bridgewater Township, NJ

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

As an Application Engineer - Sensor Hardware at Hamamatsu, you will be immersed in the fascinating world of photonics, focusing on the detection and generation of light. This entry-level position is designed for candidates from various engineering and science disciplines, providing a comprehensive introduction to photonics, electronics, optics, and the specific technologies developed by Hamamatsu. You will engage in hands-on learning, supported by a mentor, and will have the opportunity to work closely with senior staff, gaining insights into cutting-edge research and applications in medical, industrial, and commercial sectors. Your role will involve supporting a diverse customer base, including Fortune 100 companies, top research laboratories, and innovative startups. You will field requests from universities and early adopters, assisting them with troubleshooting and product selection. Additionally, you will set up lab experiments to replicate customer scenarios, test returned parts, and collaborate with teams in Japan to customize products and develop future roadmaps. This position not only offers a solid foundation in photonics but also opens pathways for growth into various departments within Hamamatsu, whether in technical roles, marketing, or sales. The culture at Hamamatsu emphasizes teamwork and continuous learning, making it an ideal environment for proactive individuals eager to expand their knowledge and skills in a dynamic field. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a commitment to completing tasks efficiently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Training, in class, with a mentor, on your own and in the lab.
• Fielding requests from universities and early adopters for troubleshooting and product selection.
• Testing of parts from returns or demonstrations to customers.
• Setting up lab experiments to reproduce customers' scenarios or unique requests.
• Working with Japan to make customizations and future product roadmaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Circuit design and PCB layout experience in Altium or other ECAD environment
• Simulation experience in SPICE or other schematic capture software
• Experience using standard electronics lab measurement instrumentation including oscilloscopes, function generators, ammeters, digital multimeters
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated to pursue solutions in a proactive and creative manner
• Good time management and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks on time
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated follow-through skills
• Demonstrated technical writing skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel 10%, possibly international.

Nice-to-haves

• Hardware design experience with photonic components
• Data analysis experience using MATLAB or similar
• Teaching/mentoring experience
• Customer service experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription
• Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick/Personal Time
• Retirement Plans