Senior Rapid Prototyping Engineer

Develop strong technical knowledge in power electronic based circuit breaker design, testing, and applications. Engage with onsite machine shop and external vendors to rapidly procure various prototype parts & assemblies. Develop and maintain key relationships with internal and external vendors to optimize lead time and efficiency. Develop and maintain parts incoming inspection procedure for prototype build. Rapidly & efficiently bring “Minimum Viable Product” prototypes to life through hands-on prototype building and validation. Utilize statistical quality tools to establish prototype performance baselines and identify focus areas for robustness improvement. Methodically document prototype assembly procedures and troubleshooting. Work with project team to generate and execute test programs and test protocols to determine if design criteria for system, software and hardware are met. Drive development of prototype assembly fixtures and tooling as needed. Assist in procurement of necessary lab equipment, tooling, etc. Understand and comply with site specific electrical test lab equipment and procedures, including health, safety and security aspects. Follow Prelaunch and PROLaunch phase-gate new product development processes. Create technical reports and presentation. Generate value added intellectual property. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. Three (3) years of engineering experience in R&D prototyping. One (1) year of experience working in product industrialization or manufacturing operations. No relocation is offered. Candidates must currently reside within a 50-mile radius of Moon Township, PA to be considered. Active-Duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation. Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science from an accredited institution. Experience working with cross-functional products that blend power electronic switching devices, mechanical hardware, embedded hardware and firmware. Experience with traditional and additive part manufacturing methods and techniques. General knowledge of industrial circuit breaker functionality and applications. Experience with new product development phase-gate processes and DFSS tools.