Product Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Peak Metrology
Mid Level

Do you have a passion to make a hands-on impact while working with precision machinery? If so, we are looking for people who share the same passion that we do. 

Our customers are globally recognized technology companies, manufacturing firms and leading researchers. Many of them are solving the world’s toughest challenges. By helping these companies with our equipment we amplify the impact they have. You will be working with a diverse customer base spanning semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, aerospace and defense companies, medical device manufacturers, and leading research institutions among others.

This role will manage the development and implementation of new products and features for industrial metrology equipment. Working closely with our customers and internal engineering resources, this position is responsible for defining and creating the measurement equipment that our customers need. 

Essential Functions

  • Product development for automated surface metrology equipment and services, including:
    • Product research and prototyping to validate product concepts
    • Oversee electro-mechanical design process of new products and features
    • Bill of Material planning and design
    • Creation and management of product configuration and ordering options
    • Management of stocking levels for key components
  • Lead the development of hardware offerings for new products
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, marketing, and manufacturing
  • Test new products to ensure they meet desired specifications and performance - testing to include software, mechanical, and electrical control elements
  • Analyze and improve existing products to enhance performance, lower costs, or respond to market changes and/or customer feedback
  • Contribute to the creation of marketing materials (i.e. photos, video demos, catalogs, and brochures)
  • Act as a technology user expert - understand how our products are used and how they benefit current and future customers
  • Train internal and external users on product use and value
  • Manage strategic vendors from a technical standpoint
  • Interact with customers and sales to assist in the development of product definitions and deliverables
  • Develop documentation for customer use

Additional Duties

  • Occasional travel (international and domestic) to refine development requirements and to work closely with vendors
  • Maintaining expertise in metrology through continual research and attending conferences and trade shows
  • As assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Effective project management skills to independently drive hardware developments forward
  • Strong understanding of geometric tolerances and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to participate in a multi-functional team
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced and independent business arm
  • Proficient at most of these Mechanical Engineering concepts:
  • Machine Design for technical performance, manufacturability, reliability, and aesthetics
  • Solid modeling and drawing creation
  • Manufacturing processes, primarily assembly and testing
  • Electrical system components, including amplifiers and cabling
  • Machine qualification and troubleshooting
  • Programming

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3+ years working in automated electro-mechanical equipment design or engineering
  • Preferred to have solid modeling and drawing preparation capabilities
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar major from an accredited college or university

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

  • Work is generally performed in an office environment
  • May be required to sit for extended periods of time
  • The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

What You’ll Love About Us

We are a growing organization in an expanding market for automated machinery. As a private company, we invest this growth back into our products and people. Furthermore, we provide a flexible work environment and excellent benefits. Finally, product development is a vital part of our organization and you will be treated as such.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status. 

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