Sr Fluidics Engineer

Avacend Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avacend Inc in Atlanta is seeking a Fluidics Engineer III to design and test fluidic systems for foodservice equipment, focusing on fluid control and thermal management. You will work across departments to support world-class product development and participate in gate-reviewed launches.

The role requires testing experience, collaboration, and proficiency with DFMEA, DOE, and data analysis, with CAD skills in CREO and Windchill for ECO management.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Experience with quality and reliability practices.
• Proficiency in test reports and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform tests on components and systems to investigate issues in hardware, control systems or software.
• Support quality and reliability efforts, including DFMEA, test planning, instrumentation, Design of Experiments and data analysis.
• Collaborate cross functionally with software, electrical, manufacturing, and non technical teams.
• Design and develop mechanical systems with emphasis on fluidics and thermal performance.
• Gather user requirements, develop system level specifications, and ensure product designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
• Lead or participate in structured problem solving using 8D, A3, or DMAIC methodologies.
• Create and maintain 3D models and engineering drawings using CREO, and manage engineering changes via Windchill.

Skills

Test reports

Technical communication

Cross functional collaboration

Quality engineering

Design for reliability

Education

ABET accredited BSME/BSMET

BS Biomedical Eng

BS Mechatronics Eng

Thermodynamics

Electromechanical systems

Laboratory testing

Tools

Matlab

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Job Title: Fluidics Engineer - They MUST have testing and lab testing experience.

Job Description

We are seeking a Fluidics Engineer III to contribute to the design and development of fluidic systems for foodservice and beverage equipment. This role focuses on fluid control and thermal management and requires the ability to collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries. You will support the development of world class products, and perform assessment and launch activities within a structured stage gate process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and perform tests on components and systems to investigate issues in hardware, control systems or software.
• Support quality and reliability efforts, including DFMEA, test planning, instrumentation, Design of Experiments and data analysis.
• Collaborate cross functionally with software, electrical, manufacturing, and non technical teams.
• Design and develop mechanical systems with emphasis on fluidics and thermal performance.
• Gather user requirements, develop system level specifications, and ensure product designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
• Lead or participate in structured problem solving using 8D, A3, or DMAIC methodologies.
• Create and maintain 3D models and engineering drawings using CREO, and manage engineering changes via Windchill.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program in one of the following fields:
  • Mechanical Engineering (BSME, BSMET)
  • Biomedical Engineering (BS Biomedical Eng)
  • Mechatronics Engineering (BS Mechatronics Eng)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Electromechanical systems
  • Laboratory testing
• Proficiency in test reports, technical communication and cross functional collaboration.
• Competence in quality engineering principles and design for reliability practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) or Aerospace Engineering (MSAeroE).
• Experience with:
  • Embedded software and electronics
  • Matlab, Python and/or LabView
• Familiarity with stage gate product development methodologies.