Principal Ultrasound Transducer Scientist (R&D)

FPC (FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS - Orlando Office); Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced ultrasound equipment seeks a Principal Ultrasound Transducer Scientist for R&D in Fremont, CA. This role involves designing high-frequency ultrasound transducers used in non-destructive evaluation of materials. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background and relevant experience in transducer technology, offering an attractive salary package with relocation assistance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in ultrasound transducer development.
• Strong understanding of physics and device operation.
• Experience with optimizing transducers in ultrasound systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build ultrasound transducers for high-precision material defect detection.
• Model and test transducer performance using computer simulations.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate designs into imaging systems.

Skills

Ultrasound transducers

Modeling and simulation

High-frequency electrical circuits

Acoustic technologies

Education

Advanced degree in engineering or science

Job description

Principal Ultrasound Transducer Scientist (R&D)

Principal Ultrasound Transducer Scientist (R&D)

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$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Principal Ultrasound Transducer R&D Scientist

Research and Development of Transducers (using ultrasound) as non-destructive evaluation of silicon and other semiconductor materials and devices.

The company designs advanced Ultrasound Equipment for looking inside microelectronics, semiconductors and composite materials in new ways not possible earlier. The company develops next-generation high-frequency ultrasound imaging systems for non-destructive evaluation.

This is a Multi $B American company which technically acts like a startup in technology development, embracing entrepreneurship, innovation, budgets for best tools to do the job, embracing cutting edge technologies, while delivering job security and top level benefits.

Job Function:

As Ultrasound Transducer Development (Principal or Senior) specialist, you'll be designing and building specialized ultrasound devices (transducers) which operate at very high frequencies to find tiny defects within advanced materials.

• You'll model and test transducers - specialized ultrasound devices (transducers) for high-precision material defect detection and also working closely with a team of engineers to integrate transducer designs into complete imaging systems.
• Use computer models and analyze the acoustic and electrical performance of transducer materials.
• Work with key performance characteristics of transducers, such as signal strength and image clarity.
• Work with systems engineers to integrate and validate transducers within our advanced imaging systems for inspecting semiconductors and other advanced materials.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to refine designs based on application requirements.

Skills:

• Advanced degree in an engineering or science field with a strong understanding of physics and device operation.
• 5 or more years experience in designing and developing ultrasound transducers or similar acoustic devices (with understanding acoustic technologies - sound waves are generated and used in ultrasound transducer applications).
• Experience in modeling and simulation of Transducer performance.
• Knowledge of materials used in Transducer devices.
• Understanding of high-frequency electrical circuits used with Transducers.
• Experience with optimizing Transducers in ultrasound systems

Position is located in the Midwest - employer provides relocation assistance

For additional information about this position, please reach out to Maria Aviles at 407-307-1500 Ext 133 - please apply via LinkedIn first. Company provides relocation assistance.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Science, and Research

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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401(k)

Tuition assistance

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