Prototyping & Fabrication Engineer — Contract

TechDigital Group; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Contract Engineer specializing in prototyping and fabrication techniques. This role involves leading critical fabrication projects and conducting hands-on experimental work in a fast-paced applications engineering lab. The successful candidate will utilize diverse prototyping methods, including advanced and non-standard techniques, to support a dynamic project portfolio. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge applications development, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to delivering essential innovations that enrich lives and foster sustainable development.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering with hands-on training is required.
• 1-3 years of lab experience with fabrication/prototyping equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication projects and assist in testing of products.
• Conduct hands-on experimental work and interpret data.

Skills

Prototyping Techniques

Fabrication Techniques

Hands-on Lab Work

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD Software (e.g., SolidWorks)

CAM Software

Stress-Strain Testers

Confocal Microscopes

SEMs

Job description

Job Description:
• Responsible for analysis, evaluation, and testing of system development lifecycle deliverables
• Review of requirements specifications, including traceability analysis and fulfillment analysis.
• Review of design team verification outputs to confirm adequacy.
• Development of analyses per the requirements of IEEE 1012.
• Development and execution of test procedures at each stage of the design lifecycle (element, module, system) along with corresponding reporting.
o Simulated testing performed within the MATLAB/Simulink environment.
o Physical testing performed at the module-level with supporting I/O simulation and test harnesses.
o Physical testing performed on a fully integrated system as part of factory acceptance testing.
• Close coordination with the design and QA teams to ensure product compliance with Paragon's QA program
• Execute project deliverables within the estimated budgets and in accordance with schedule milestones.

Top Skills:
• System Testing
• Hardware Testing
• MathWorks MATLAB, Simulink, and StateFlow
• systems or software engineering for safety-related instrumentation