Master's Degree in relevant engineering field preferred
5+ years in Manufacturing Engineering or related role
Experience with spectrometers, optics, or spectroscopy
Proficiency in statistical analysis and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Familiarity with Pro-E or Solidworks
Programming knowledge in Visual Basic, Access, LabView, C#, or MATLAB preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Lead the transition of new products from R&D to Manufacturing
Assemble and test prototypes for design optimization
Document manufacturing processes with procedures and work instructions
Provide daily support for manufacturing lines via data analysis and troubleshooting
Develop and validate test fixtures for performance optimization
Train manufacturing technicians on new product releases and process changes
Interact with customers and support the sales team with technical insights
Benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Company-paid employee group dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Medical insurance with family coverage options
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
Flexible spending accounts
Educational reimbursement and commuter benefits
Full Job Description
Essential Job Functions:
The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing engineering work, including spectrometers with CCD or CMOS cameras, grating assemblies, light source alignment, and optical optimization, as well as working alongside Lead Product Engineers to release new products to Manufacturing and conceiving automated tests (spectral resolution/dynamic range/noise levels, etc.)
Lead/support the release of new products from R&D/Engineering to Manufacturing
Assembly/testing of prototypes and ramp-up volumes for design optimization, prior to release to Manufacturing
Document the manufacturing process with procedures and work instructions
Daily support of manufacturing lines, including analyzing data, troubleshooting, root cause analysis of failures on instruments in the manufacturing floor and/or customer returns
Development and assembly of test fixtures, optimization and validation
Training of manufacturing technicians on new product releases and on changes to existing processes
Qualification and validation of new processes/products and of changes made in manufacturing (materials, processes, test equipment, etc.) Statistical analysis of data and presentation of findings and conclusions (written and/or verbal reports, presentations) to customers, engineering and management
Customer interfacing to support business; presentations of statistically validated changes to process/materials/equipment; technical support of sales team when needed.
Skills/Experience Required:
Master's Degree preferred in Mechanical, Optical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline
5+ years in Manufacturing Engineering role, industrialization, and/or qualification/testing programs
Experience in statistical analysis and SPC
Experience with spectrometers, optics, and/or spectroscopy
Knowledge of Pro-E (preferred) or Solidworks
Knowledge of Imaging sensors is a plus
Experience programming in Excel Visual Basic, Access, LabView, C-Sharp or MATLAB is a plus
Outstanding analytical, math, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong ability to prepare presentations to illustrate and communicate plans and results effectively, to peers, management, and customers.
Leadership and teamwork skills. Ability to work under pressure.
Solid time management skills. Ability to concentrate on meeting objectives and performance. Flexibility and ability to multi-task several priorities when encountering evolving business goals.
Compensation Package:
HORIBA Instruments offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with match; employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) paid for by the company; medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; and educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs.
About Horiba Ltd
Horiba, Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of precision instruments for measurement and analysis. They make instruments that measure and analyze automobile exhaust gas, and environmental, medical and scientific applications.
Horiba is one of the top 25 analytical and life sciences instrumentation companies in the world.
The group has been involved in measurement technology for more than 50 years. It is diversified in 5 different sectors: automotive tests systems, environmental, medical, semiconductor and scientific fields. Today, the group, chaired by Atsushi Horiba, gathers 5,965 employees worldwide and generated 1 294 million of dollars in 2014.[dubious – discuss]
The motto of HORIBA Ltd. is "Joy and Fun".
