Senior Design Engineer – Piezoelectric Transducer Systems (Industrial)

Crane Company; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 119,700 - 142,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K contribution and match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Company in Billerica, Massachusetts is seeking a skilled engineer to lead the design and development of piezoelectric transducer assemblies. The ideal candidate will have a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or Applied Physics, along with 5-10 years of experience in transducers or precision electromechanical systems. This role involves multi-physics modeling, hands-on experience with PZT-based transducers, and proficiency in SolidWorks. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including participation in performance-based bonus programs.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in transducer, ultrasonics, or precision electromechanical systems.
• Strong background in multi-physics modeling.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for design and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of piezoelectric transducer assemblies.
• Build multi-physics models and validate with experimental data.
• Create production documentation to meet hazardous area requirements.

Skills

Multi-physics modeling (COMSOL, OnScale)

Mechanical design with SolidWorks

Hands-on experience with PZT-based transducers

Understanding of acoustic wave propagation

Ability to work across teams

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or Applied Physics

Tools

SolidWorks

COMSOL

OnScale

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, and development of piezoelectric transducer assemblies and optimization of their performance across acoustic, mechanical, and electrical domains in challenging and variable clamp-on and wetted configurations.
• Building and validating coupled multi-physics models using tools like COMSOL or OnScale, validating simulation results with experimental data and refining them accordingly.
• Developing detailed designs and production documentation to meet hazardous area requirements and environmental constraints using SolidWorks, and supporting the creation of thorough and concise assembly and test process documentation for global production teams in SAP.
• Designing and executing experimental validation test plans for prototype builds to ensure performance, reliability, and environmental robustness, and owning the root cause analysis to diagnose and resolve performance gaps.
• Serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert in piezoelectric transducer design by mentoring junior and cross‑functional engineers, contributing to design reviews and engineering standards, and influencing technology direction and best practices across the organization.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will have:

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in transducer, ultrasonics, or precision electromechanical systems
• Strong background in multi‑physics modeling (COMSOL, OnScale, or similar) and comfortable discussing modelling assumptions, and how material variation and installation conditions impact real‑world transducer performance.
• Hands‑on experience with the installation of PZT‑based transducers, correlating simulation results with hardware testing and making design decisions based on observed discrepancies.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical design and documentation
• Experience moving designs from concept through commercialization and production
• Strong understanding of:
  • Acoustic wave propagation
  • Mechanical dynamics and vibration
  • Bonding, packaging, and assembly methods
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams

Additional Desired Qualities

• Experience with flow measurement systems, ultrasonics, or industrial instrumentation
• Familiarity with hazardous area (e.g., ATEX, IECEx) design constraints
• Experience designing products for harsh environments
• Experience with acoustic coupling challenges in pipe‑mounted or clamp‑on transducer systems
• Background in system‑level performance optimization
• Experience working with external piezo suppliers and specifying transducer element requirements
• Prior experience in a lead or technical ownership role

Salary

Salary range: $119,700 to $142,900. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance‑based bonus programs.

Disclaimer

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EEO Statement

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.