Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - MEMS Sensor Designer

Overview

Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is a specialist in sensing, control and motion products. Through its brands, BEI Kimco, BEI Sensors, BEI PSSC, Crouzet, Crydom, Kavlico, Newall and Systron Donner, CST offers customizable, reliable and efficient components for mission-critical systems in Industrial, Aerospace & Defense, and Transportation markets. Focused on premium value offers and committed to excellence, CST, with more than 4,300 employees worldwide and sales of $571M US in 2010, is the dependable and adaptable partner for the most demanding customers.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: *Education: Ph.D., or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Physics. *Years of Experience: 5 to 10 years of related work experience. *US Person (US citizen or green card holder). *Sensor design and packaging experience (inertial sensors a plus). *Electromechanical system design experience (inertial systems a plus). *CAD experience (Pro-E preferred) a must, with all of the analytic tools for vibration, shock, and thermal. *Understanding of mechanical isolation systems to minimize shock and vibrational inputs. *Ability to conceptualize new designs from scratch. *Excellent understanding of material properties. *Ability to lead a multi-functional team to get results on a schedule. *Ability to project new technologies into product designs. *Clear track record of innovation. OTHER PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES OR QUALIFICATIONS (not required): *May require special licensing and/or government clearance. *Inertial sensor or system design experience. *MEMS sensor design experience. *Quartz material design experience. Because this position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must: (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident (i.e., "green card holder") of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, provided that you have applied for naturalization within six months of the date you first became eligible, and if not yet accepted, you are actively pursuing naturalization after two years from the date of your application. Our company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a professional work environment and opportunities for professional growth. We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY: Responsible for performing the most highly complex activities relating to the design, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices. Performs state-of-the-art product development activities. Assignments require the frequent use of initiative and judgment. Provides work leadership and training to lower level professional and technical staff. May require special licensing and/or government clearance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *Performs highly complex activities relating to the design, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and systems, including Vibrating Quartz rate sensors and accelerometers. Assignments require initiative, innovation and judgment; developing new or advancing the state of the art in MEMS inertial sensors and related inertial systems; *developing, testing and evaluating theoretical designs; *using research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modeling and computer-aided design; *recommending modifications in the light of prototype test results; *making sure that the product can be produced reliably and that it will perform consistently in specified operating environments; *planning and designing new production processes; *developing a project specification with colleagues, often including those from other engineering disciplines; *discussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers; *managing projects using engineering principles and techniques; *considering the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints; *working with other professionals, within and outside the engineering community; *Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Application

Qualified candidates, please apply on line at: www.cstsensors.com