Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview

PI (Physik Instrumente) LP has an immediate opening for an experienced Mechanical Engineer in Product Development for nano-positioning and micro-positioning products including motorized and direct drive linear stages, air bearing stages and piezo electric actuators.  This is full time position, Monday through Friday.

Our ideal candidate is a mechanical engineer with 5+ years of experience designing in CAD/SolidWorks for opto-mechanical instruments and mechatronics with demonstrated experience with high precision applications.

Experience with the following highly desirable:

• Design of: High precision mechanisms & motion control systems, optical mounts using kinematic principles, flexure mechanisms, thermally insensitive and thermally compensated mechanisms
• Designing for low particle environments/cleanrooms
• Using FEA for modal analysis and thermal growth analysis
• Optical system integration, alignment and stability testing
• Robotics, automation and wafer/DUT handling systems
• New product development and introduction

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and building mechatronic systems.  Additional related experience will strengthen your application.  
• Ability to develop prototype models into manufacturing ready products.
• Experience with 3D modeling software and design, preferably SolidWorks. 
• Comfortable working with FEA for assessing strength, fatigue, thermal, and frequency response of structures.
• Disciplined in drafting GD&T practices.
• Experience with analysis: FEA, Tolerance Stack-up, Error budget, RCA.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods (precision machining, heat treatments etc.).
• Integration with electrical system components including circuit boards and cable harnesses.
• Experience creating production model design documentation, specifications, and product catalogs.
• Proficiency with design control, Product Data Management (PDM), and Enterprise Resource Management (ERP).
• Experience working with multidisciplinary groups driving schedule and tasks.
• Passion for learning, iterating, and first principles.
• Confidence and experience to move quickly and make informed decisions.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Follow 5S and lean manufacturing principles and practices in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 5+ yrs. experience in product development ideally in production environments.
• Previous experience with motion stages and systems.
• Prior experience with stabilized gimbal systems, motion control, and robotics.
• Building qualified hardware for aerospace, military, or automotive applications (DO-160, MIL-STD, SAE, etc.).
• Structural analysis using ANSYS.
• Control system design, simulation, and development.
• Kinematic and dynamic analysis.
• Experience with data acquisition, modal measurements, and LabView.
• Candidates must be able to produce evidence of the permanent ability to live and work in the US as an employment contingency.

What We Provide:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO medical plan with HSA
• Dental and vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with a generous company match
• And much more!

Important for all Applicants

The following are the traits we want all candidates to bring to our company.  You can expect to find this throughout our workforce.   

• Curious and lifelong learner who brings new ideas to the organization.
• Honest, trustworthy, and empathetic with colleagues.
• Independently motivated, possessing a strong work ethic and desiring continuous growth.  
• Ability to work in a highly functioning, independent workplace that values strong initiative, risk taking, and creative problem solving. 

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation – please contact us at HR@pi-usa.us for consideration.  

We are not currently providing work authorization or sponsorship for this opportunity.