Design Engineer I

Your day-to-day work may include, but is not limited to:

• Uses SolidWorks to create 3D CAD models to design new products that satisfy customer or internal requirements in commercial, industrial, and military markets.
• Validates performance of designed products to meet operating parameters through simulation and testing.   
• Creates or evaluates engineering assembly drawings, part drawings, specification sheets, manufacturing work instructions, manufacturing processes, and operating guides.
• Researches and utilizes engineering methodologies, techniques, and approaches to problem solving.
• Understands and specifies the use of various engineering materials.
• Interfaces with suppliers to meet desired design and procurement goals.
• Provides Engineering support to internal or external customers.
• Contributes to or direct prototype assembly process.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 0-2 years experience
• Advanced computer skills, CAD (SolidWorks), Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and processes in a production environment
• Ability to interface with various personnel at different levels of skills, knowledge, and experience
• The ability to speak and write clearly on technical subjects to individuals and groups
• Familiarity with basics of the FEA is a plus
• Familiarity with piezoelectric materials is a plus
• Problem solving expertise and good organizational skills

Personal Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Able to approach problems methodically and apply engineering principles to troubleshoot and optimize sensor designs and manufacturing processes.
• Effective Communication: Capable of clearly conveying technical information to cross-functional teams including design, production, and quality assurance, both verbally and in writing.
• Team Collaboration: Works well in multidisciplinary teams, contributing ideas and supporting collective goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards of accuracy in documentation, testing, and quality control, essential for precision sensor development.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working with evolving technologies and processes, and able to quickly learn new tools and systems relevant to sensor engineering.
• Initiative and Curiosity: Demonstrates a proactive attitude toward learning and continuous improvement, seeking out opportunities to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Time Management: Efficiently prioritizes tasks and manages workload to meet project deadlines and production schedules.
• Ethical and Safety-Conscious: Upholds safety protocols and ethical standards in all engineering activities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be a local candidate.

Offer

The job will provide you with the opportunity to advance your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world at a leading company within the testing, measurement and data analytics industry. You'll be a great contributor by working closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At Dytran/HBK, we live up to our three values: being honest, owning, and aiming high. We believe in absolute integrity – that's how we win for stakeholders, the environment, and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises, to ourselves and to others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

A company: HBK

Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer (HBK) is a world leader in the fields of sensors, data acquisition and analytics. In addition, we provide services and collaboration for various research and development, production, and operation applications.

Until the end of July 2020, the companies were known as Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S, respectively.

HBK is a subsidiary of Spectris plc and employs around 3,000 people worldwide. Our product ecosystem covers all layers, from sensors, electronics to software and collaboration. Our customers range from end-users across the toolchain who focus on analysis and results in virtual testing, physical testing, and monitoring, to our OEM partners and system integrators and customers who integrate our products into their own offering and solution. Our product portfolio is as versatile and varied as our customer base and covers many industries.

We have engineering and production facilities in Germany, Denmark, the UK, Portugal, the USA and China, and are represented in more than 80 countries around the world. We are proud to be one of the top three suppliers globally in our market segments served, thanks to our high-quality products and the commitment of our employees.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $72,000 to $90,000 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

Featured Benefits

We believe that work is what we do so we can enjoy the rest of life. At HBK, we offer Vacation and Paid Sick Leave separately in accordance with California law. New hires in California receive both, plus 11 paid holidays, and two volunteer days. We match up to 5% of your 401(k) deferrals—with immediate vesting. Our medical and dental plans are among the best in the country. We also offer tuition reimbursement after six months of employment.

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK employees. This allows for a good work-life balance and a constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and pleasant working environment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., 'green card holder'), political asylee, or refugee.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time and will not require sponsorship either now or in the future to obtain an employment visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dytran Instruments, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All decisions related to recruitment, selection, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, payment, training, benefits, and other conditions of employment will be made based on valid job qualifications and business reasons. All such decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, practice of religious dress, practice of religious grooming, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal law, state or local. This includes consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.

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