The Product Development Engineer is responsible for developing new ion source & related products to capitalize on new or expanding markets and refining existing products for increased customer satisfaction, manufacturability, and cost savings. As part of the research and development (R&D) team, bridges the product development cycle from research to engineering and production. Requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience. Good manual dexterity is required for running experiments. A working knowledge of high vacuum systems, ion beam and plasma processes is highly desirable. Must possess a high level of math skills. Will make reports and present findings to the R&D team. May be required to write scientific papers for publication in scientific journals or for presentation at conferences. Customer interaction required for technical support of products and for help with applications.

• Design electromechanical products with a firm grasp of engineering principles such as static analysis, optical modeling, heat transfer, electrical theory, material properties, GD&T, etc.
• Review designs and drawings for engineering soundness.
• Build and test ion sources, electron sources and plasma sources, including careful and thorough documentation of the results.
• Run plasma processes including thin film deposition, etching, and assist.
• Analyze data and report results & progress to the R&D team.
• Use mathematical models including spreadsheets and other computer programs for developing new products and as a backup for customer applications.
• Participate in the engineering change process and new product release process.
• Manage projects to timelines and budgets.
• Initiate and participate in design reviews.
• Communicate and meet with customers and other departments to understand issues that could be resolved with product improvements.
• Develop and implement engineering standards and procedures as necessary.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
• Critically review product manuals and other company-published literature for technical accuracy.

• BS degree in engineering with excellent math skills, or equivalent experience.
• Background in high vacuum preferred.
• General understanding of plasma physics, computers, and electronics.
• Must demonstrate mechanical/technical ability.
• Mechanical design proficiency.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Understanding of advanced mathematics, print reading, and electrical theory.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD proficiency; AutoCAD a plus.
• Programming/scripting a plus (especially MATLAB).
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with ERP software.
• Good communication and willingness to work as a team.
• Customer focus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

• Maintains safe and clean work environment
• Ability to setup, run and program various  machines, power and hand tools and equipment to make the parts
• Prepare material to be used in machines
• Read and sometimes decipher company drawings
• Ability to program a machine to make parts to specifications
• Grit/Bead Blast parts as required
• Saw material as required
• De-burr and clean all parts
• Inspect parts with various tools
• Maintain all tooling related to the machine
• Forklift operation
• Material handling – unload truck

• Basic computer skills
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, manual mills and lathes

• At least 1 year experience in a machine shop environment
• Demonstrate mechanical/technical ability with at least 3 years of experience
• Knowledge of MasterCam software or similar product a plus
• Knowledge of CNC machines and various hand tools

• Indoor work
• Noisy, sharp sound environment while equipment running
• Heavy material handling
• Long periods of time standing

• Required to stand, walk, sit and use hands.
• Ability to type, grasp and twist, squat
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds on occasion.