Prototype Engineer - Scientific Instrumentation

Anton Paar GmbH; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. in Boynton Beach, FL, seeks a Prototype Engineer to advance next-generation scientific instruments for porous materials.

You will design, fabricate, and test prototypes, ensuring manufacturability and system integration, while providing technical leadership in experimental development. You will collaborate with R&D engineers, designers, and scientists to develop functional prototypes, hands-on fabricate with CNC, 3D printing, and other rapid methods, and help ensure

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physical Sciences or Mathematics or equivalent years' experience in Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in product development
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in engineering or physics
• Hands-on experience with machining, 3D printing, and other fabrication techniques
• Strong understanding and experience in mechanical and electrical systems, including CAD design and PCB prototyping
• Ability to analyze test data and use feedback to iterate designs quickly
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a diverse team

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D engineers, designers, and scientists to develop functional prototypes for new products and key subsystems.
• Engage in hands-on fabrication using CNC machining, 3D printing, and other rapid prototyping techniques, ensuring precision and quality in prototype development.
• Design and test multi-disciplinary systems, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Identify and recommend improvements to designs based on test results and manufacturability considerations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes, experimental findings, and system components, ensuring updates reflect design changes and effectively communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop and prototype high-level design and system specifications, ensuring system integration, feasibility, and alignment with research findings.
• Work closely with project managers, hardware, and software teams to oversee development progress, ensuring alignment with initial designs, technical improvements, and long-term system roadmaps.
• Protect and maintain intellectual property on behalf of the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend hardware and software solutions for system optimization and innovation.

Skills

Machining basics

3D printing

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

BS in Engineering, Physical Sciences or Mathematics

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo)

PCB prototyping tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. in Boynton Beach, FL, seeks a Prototype Engineer to advance next-generation scientific instruments for porous materials.

You will design, fabricate, and test prototypes, ensuring manufacturability and system integration, while providing technical leadership in experimental development. You will collaborate with R&D engineers, designers, and scientists to develop functional prototypes, hands-on fabricate with CNC, 3D printing, and other rapid methods, and help ensure