Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Processing Equipment

NanoCore Technologies

$90K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in thermal system engineering, combining mechanical and electrical expertise.
  • In-depth understanding of mechanical and thermal systems, with preferred experience in furnace design.
  • Proficient in high power electronics, PLCs, and safety systems within electrical engineering.
  • Experience designing, fabricating, and inspecting experiments, with strong results analysis and presentation skills.
  • Proven project management skills, effectively delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Creative problem-solving capabilities, requiring analysis of complex data and situations.
  • Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) in materials science or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and testing of furnace systems for metal 3D printing.
  • Engineer subcomponents, focusing on heating/control, atmosphere management, and thermal systems.
  • Design production furnace systems with a focus on manufacturability and supplier collaboration.
  • Conduct systematic testing for sintering reliability using Design of Experiments methodologies.
  • Analyze data and present findings regularly to the engineering team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence the development of cutting-edge metal 3D printing technology.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with a focus on innovative engineering solutions.
  • Engagement in both routine and creative laboratory/shop work, enhancing hands-on experience.
  • Leadership role in projects involving advanced thermal systems design and optimization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

You will utilize experience in metals processing and equipment design to help NanoCore bring our first metal 3D printer to market. You will optimize existing furnaces along with designing the next generation of NanoCore's heat treatment systems. The role requires extensive laboratory and shop work, both routine and creative in nature. The candidate will lead furnace system development and testing efforts including:
• Engineering of subcomponents, including heating control, atmosphere control, and thermal management.
• Design for manufacturing of production furnace system; interfacing with outside suppliers to source components.
• Systematic testing of sintering reliability with Design of Experiments.
• Data analysis and summary with regular presentations of results to an engineering team

Qualifications
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering experience, with a minimum of 4 years of work performing thermal system engineering
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical and thermal systems, experience in furnace design preferred
• Knowledge of electrical engineering in areas such as high power electronics, PLCs, safety systems
• Experience in the execution of small, medium, and/or large-scale experiments: design, fabrication, and inspection oversight including results analysis and presentation
• Demonstrated project management skills; experience overseeing and completing projects on schedule and within allocated budget
• Demonstrated ability to solve a wide range of technical problems with creativity, where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of a variety of factors
• Masters or Doctorate in materials science or mechanical engineering
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as demonstrated through interactions with peers across their organization, business unit, and/or the laboratory

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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