Posted 3 months ago
Ultra-High Vacuum Design Engineer – TLI Northwest
Coupeville, WA, United StatesRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
Designs precision vacuum components, modules, and subsystems for ultra-high vacuum applications; leads the complete design process from feasibility through prototyping, testing, and documentation.
About this role
Ultra-High Vacuum Design Engineer – TLI Northwest
Founded in 1958, Thermionics is celebrating its 63rd year providing innovative Ultra High Vacuum solutions to academic, governmental and industrial institutions around the world. We specilaize in UHV equipment & precision cleaning services.
- Design of precision vacuum components, modules, and subsystems focused on manipulation vacuum design, to support the design of the next generation of vacuum equipment.
- Responsible for the complete design process, including:
- Feasibility studies
- Cost and scheduling
- Conceptual and detailed design, detailed drawings, using SolidWorks®
- Conducting various analysis, such as fluid, thermal, and stress analysis modeling
- Understanding of Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Detailed tolerance stack-up analysis
- Hold design reviews throughout design process
- Procurement of prototype parts
- Prototype assembly and testing
- System integration and testing
- Create assembly and test procedures
- Documentation release and handoff to manufacturing.
- These tasks will require working with other engineering groups within TLI Enterprise.
- Work closely with and manage suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved.
- Address and resolve product issues thru the product phases.
- Precision mechanism design
Qualifications
- Ultra-high vacuum design Abilities & Experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Minimum 3 years work experience in SolidWorks
- Ability to lead small design team.
- Strong background in the design of mechanisms.
- Basic understanding of vacuum systems.
- Familiar with manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding fabrication and castings.
- Participate in and lead design reviews.
- Contribute to team effort to accomplish overall objectives as needed.
- Demonstrate perseverance and a drive to be better.
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, fabrication methods.
- Must be proficient with SolidWorks.
- Experience in several of these areas is desirable: ultra-high vacuum systems, motion controls, electronics, tooling & test fixture design, supplier management, new product introduction, manufacturing support
- Should have experience in thermal.
Education
- Bachelor’s Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills
Fluid AnalysisGD&TMotion ControlsPrecision Mechanism DesignProcurementSolidWorksStress AnalysisThermal AnalysisTooling & Test Fixture DesignVacuum Systems
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