Ultra- Vacuum Design Engineer – TLI Northwest

• Full-time

Founded in 1958, Thermionics is celebrating its 63rdyear providing innovative Ultra High Vacuum solutions to academic, governmental and industrial institutions around the world. We specilaize in UHV equipment & precision cleaning services.

• Design of precision vacuum components, modules, and subsystems focused on manipulation vacuum design, to support the design of the next generation of vacuum equipment.
• Responsible for the complete design process, including:
• Feasibility studies
• Cost and scheduling
• Conceptual and detailed design, detailed drawings, using Solid Works®
• Conducting various analysis, such as fluid, thermal, and stress analysis modeling
• Understanding of Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Detailed tolerance stack-up analysis
• Hold design reviews throughout design process
• Procurement of prototype parts
• Prototype assembly and testing
• System integration and testing
• Create assembly and test procedures
• Documentation release and handoff to manufacturing.
• These tasks will require working with other engineering groups within TLI Enterprise.
• Work closely with and manage suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved.
• Address and resolve product issues thru the product phases.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in Solid Works
• Ability to lead small design team.
• Strong background in the design of mechanisms.
• Basic understanding of vacuum systems.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding fabrication and castings.
• Participate in and lead design reviews.
• Contribute to team effort to accomplish overall objectives as needed.
• Demonstrate perseverance and a drive to be better.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, fabrication methods.
• Must be proficient with Solid Works.
• Experience in several of these areas is desirable: ultra-high vacuum systems, motion controls, electronics, tooling & test fixture design, supplier management, new product introduction, manufacturing support
• Should have experience in thermal.

Education

• Bachelor’s Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience.

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