Mechanical Engineer III; Piezoelectric Sensors; Defense Systems Division

Mechanical Engineer III (Piezoelectric Sensors) - Defense Systems Division

The Defense Systems Division is part of the Parker Aerospace Group, located in Irvine, California. Our products are used across military and commercial platforms globally. We specialize in cutting edge thermal management systems and components including fans, pumps and compressors, ammunition handling systems, weapon scoring systems, dynamic pressure sensors, piezoelectric accelerometers, towed targets, reeling machines, and associated telemetry.

For over fifty years, we have been a leader in defense products, contributing to the operational success of some of the most advanced military platforms worldwide.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Acting as a lead engineer, this position provides significant mechanical engineering expertise in the design and development of new or existing piezoelectric sensors. Experience with piezoelectric materials and design of vibration and pressure sensors would be necessary for the position.

JOB SUMMARY

Develops complex piezoelectric sensors by studying product requirements, researching, designing, analyzing, modifying, and testing piezoelectric materials. Works directly with customer to review specifications to design and develop and qualify sensors. Works directly with production staff to solve technical problems with sensor designs and materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Acts as a project engineer for new and existing piezoelectric sensor programs by collaborating with other cross-functional teams (electrical engineering, test equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering) to ensure all customer requirements and documentation are satisfied. Must have an understanding of piezoelectric materials to be able to support production problems and interface with crystal supplier. Prepares written and graphical documentation for the communication of requirements and design to all interested parties such as test equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering, and manufacturers/technicians.

Assures product and process quality by adhering to company best practices and ensuring customer requirements are met. May be responsible for performing or overseeing qualification testing which can consist of vibration testing, shock testing, temperature testing, and other environmental testing. Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g. design of experiment, statistical process control) that may result in changes in design or processing methods.

Provides piezoelectric sensors decision-making information by calculating non-recurring engineering effort, labor standards, material costs, reviewing design/production/test schedules, and estimating future product requirements. May serve as liaison to supplier base and external customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or material science from four-year college or university and 5 to 7+ years related experience and/or training. Master's in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Experience and training in the Military/Aerospace Industry preferred.
• Previous experience with Piezoelectric applications and/or Vibration analysis is essential for this role.
• Demonstrated expertise with complex Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science solutions including materials, fasteners, welding, statics & dynamics, system prototyping & debugging, control systems, rotating systems.
• Experience with design and test of mechanical systems for various mechanical stresses – thermal, vibration, shock, etc.
• Hands-on experience in developing tests plans, fixture design, test execution and report documentation.
• Profici…