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IFM Efector - Malvern, PA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
An excellent career opportunity is currently available for a Sensor Engineer in the Development Engineering team at ifm prover USA. The candidate will be heavily involved with developing and building prototype designs and testing cutting-edge prototype sensors. This position will work in collaboration with our development team (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Software engineering) on studying and testing new innovative sensing solutions for temperature and/or flow sensors.
Responsibilities
- Execute feasibility studies for new sensing solutions, carefully assessing potential opportunities and risks.
- Design experiments, collect and analyze real-world data to demonstrate suitability for use, robustness, and effectiveness in the intended application.
- Resolve complex engineering problems and collaborate with other engineers to integrate cutting-edge functionalities into innovative prototypes.
- Enhance existing development tests and explore new methods to drive continuous improvement.
- Thoroughly document test procedures, present results to the team, and make recommendations for next steps in the sensor design process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
- Enthusiastic about tackling open-ended problems that encompass multiple engineering disciplines.
- Passion for creating innovative devices and technologies.
- Adaptable and eager to learn on the go.
- Excel at solving complex problems and collaborate closely with others.
- Strong communication skills, including technical writing.
- Ability to conduct independent research and effectively report results.
Nice-to-haves
- 3 years + of experience in an engineering development environment
- Demonstrated experience in building sensor prototypes, testing them in a lab environment and successively adjusted the prototype design to meet design goals
- LabView and analysis experience (Design of experiment) preferred.
- Programming and scripting (MATLAB or Python preferred)
- Knowledge of basic engineering materials (plastics and metals)
- Detail oriented and capable of handling multiple assignments at once
- Curious, willing to learn new skills, and share knowledge
