Product Engineer

Job Title:

Product Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on designing, prototyping, and refining electromechanical systems from initial concept to working product. You will integrate mechanical designs with sensors, actuators, and microcontroller-based controls, build and test prototypes in-house, and support the transition of new products into production. The position offers the opportunity to work on industry-leading scientific equipment, directly influence product direction, and solve real-world engineering problems in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

* Design and prototype electromechanical systems from concept through to fully functional working products.

* Integrate mechanical systems with sensors, actuators, motors, and microcontroller-based control systems.

* Build and test prototypes in-house using tools such as 3D printers and basic machining equipment.

* Develop and iterate on new product designs and lead major redesigns of existing systems to improve performance and reliability.

* Troubleshoot system-level issues across mechanical, electrical, and basic software components, ensuring robust and reliable operation.

* Implement and refine control logic on microcontroller platforms (such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar) to read sensor inputs and control outputs.

* Conduct hands-on electromechanical system integration, including hardware integration, data acquisition, and instrumentation.

* Apply design methodologies such as DFMEA to improve system robustness and mitigate potential failure modes.

* Support customers with technical issues, system installations, and field troubleshooting as needed.

* Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to transition designs from prototype to production-ready systems.

* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, typically two or more, while maintaining high quality and meeting development timelines.

* Participate in rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles, incorporating feedback from R&D and real-world product applications.

* Document designs, test results, and system configurations clearly to support manufacturing, service, and future product iterations.

Essential Skills

* Proficiency in Solid Works for 3D mechanical design.

* Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drawings and documentation.

* Strong hands-on experience with electromechanical system integration, not just mechanical design.

* Experience working with motors, sensors, actuators, and control systems in integrated applications.

* Ability to use microcontrollers such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms to read inputs and control outputs.

* Demonstrated experience building and testing prototypes in-house, including use of 3D printing and basic machining tools.

* Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware and system-level issues involving mechanical, electrical, and basic software interaction.

* Ability to design and prototype mechanical parts and assemblies while integrating control systems, including signal input/output and basic programming.

* Experience working with sensors and actuators and personally implementing the control logic that drives system behavior.

* Ability to take a system from concept through working prototype, including in-house build, testing, and iterative refinement.

* Comfortable troubleshooting full systems that include mechanical, electrical, and basic software components.

* BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

* Ideal experience level of approximately 4-7 years in a similar engineering role (Engineer II-III level).

* Ability to work independently and own projects end-to-end.

* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

* Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced environment with limited resources.

* Ability to travel internationally as required.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience with robotics, controls engineering, or automation systems.

* Exposure to embedded electronics, data acquisition, and instrumentation.

* Familiarity with hardware integration and system-level design practices.

* Experience applying DFMEA or similar reliability and risk assessment…