Electromechanical Characterization Engineer (Contract for Client)

Redmond, WA

Contracted

Experienced

Electromechanical Characterization Engineer

(Contract for Client)

SIGMADESIGN has collaborated with a consumer electronics company seeking an experienced Electromechanical Characterization Engineer to join their facility in Redmond, WA. This position is a contract with an expected duration of 12 months with the opportunity to be extended.

While on contract with SIGMADESIGN, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

Choice of multiple options for medical and dental insurance including options with a FSA or HSA
401(k) with up to 4% company match
15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holiday
Voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
Salary: $115,000-140,000/year DOE

Primary Function:
The Electromechanical Characterization Engineer will conduct a variety of engineering experiments aimed at characterizing electromechanical responses of components and systems in support of large, cross-functional teams.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

Autonomous set-up & execution of experiments involving fluid handling and/or actuation and/or mechanical analysis; characterization and analysis of electromechanical responses
Synchronized high-speed data acquisition, processing, analysis, and reporting
Recommending/executing follow-up or next steps with limited oversight

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, skills, & abilities)

BS in Physics or Engineering and 2-5 years professional hands-on characterization experience
Experience employing electrical characterization tools & equipment, automation tools & programming, (e.g. MatLab, NI PIXIe, Daq interfaces, etc.) in a laboratory setting to complete engineering characterization experiments
Ability to execute multistep experimental plans following scientific method with limited oversight
Data analysis, reporting, and comparison with modeled/expected responses
Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.
Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group.
Demonstrate commitment and adherence to SIGMADESIGN Core Values.
Pass a post-offer background verification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Physics or Engineering
Familiarity with mechanical testing and characterization, including tensile, pull, shear, etc. with UTM’s or equivalent
Familiarity with manual and semi-automatic semiconductor probe stations
Familiarity with sensing/measuring of small forces & displacements
Experience with high-speed cameras & other optical sensors
Familiarity with design of experiments
Facility with data analysis algorithms & automation including large data set handling, edge/derivative detection and other automated image analysis methods
Cleanroom experience including metrology and/or process experience

Work Environment:
Standard lab/production environment. Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients or suppliers. Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

SIGMADESIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Electromechanical Characterization Engineer (Contract for Client)

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