Transducer Design Engineer

Lumicity; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Santa Barbara, California is seeking a Transducer Design Engineer to drive the design and development of piezo-electric transducers. The ideal candidate will have 2-5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Acoustics or Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include design, testing, and documentation of transducers for various applications, alongside collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. U.S. citizenship is essential for obtaining government security clearance.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in piezo-electric transducer design.
• Knowledge of piezo-ceramic types and properties.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design new piezo-electric transducers for acoustic systems.
• Evaluate piezo-ceramic components for design and production.
• Perform lab and at-sea testing on SONAR subsystems.

Skills

Piezo-electric transducer design

Mechanical design software

Numerical modeling techniques

Electro-acoustic performance prediction

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Acoustics or Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science or Ph.D. in Acoustics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Abaqus

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

About the job Transducer Design Engineer

Transducer Design Engineer
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Transducer Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development and documentation of piezo-electric transducers and associated products. Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a subsystem design and manufacturing environment to develop sonar transmitters and receivers, primarily for U.S. Navy applications. Develop new, or modify existing, transducers for use in space-, weight-, and/or power-limited subsystems. Perform lab and at-sea testing on SONAR subsystems as part of the design verification and qualification process. Prepare and present reports and briefings for internal and external audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design new piezo-electric transducers for Sonatech's underwater acoustics systems
• Design, evaluation and selection of piezo-ceramic components used for new and ongoing transducer/sensor design and production projects
• Provide transducer engineering expertise to support the manufacturing of piezo-electric products
• Test and evaluate new transducer designs using laboratory equipment for acoustic and vibration measurements
• Analysis of transducer output sensitivity/noise, resonances, etc., necessary to characterize a transducer
• Perform value analysis during the product design phase while optimizing product development costs
• Coordinate projects and tasks with other systems, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to complete assignments and projects on schedule
• Research and investigate leading edge technologies for creating new products or processes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in Acoustics or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant engineering or physical science discipline
• 2-5+ years minimum experience in piezo-electric transducer design in the medical, oil & gas, safety, automotive, aerospace, defense, or industrial markets
• Knowledge of piezo-ceramic types, modes, and properties useful for transducer design
• Working knowledge of mechanical design software such as Solid Works
• Working knowledge of numerical modeling techniques for electro-acoustic performance prediction as well as Finite Element Method (FEM) software such as Abaqus, ANSYS, ATILA or COMSOL for piezo devices
• Knowledge of how to design metal, plastic, and ceramic parts including material selection and fabrication techniques
• Knowledge of adhesives for different materials and their uses in transducer production
• General knowledge of electronics, soldering, connectors, etc.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with every level of the organization
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science or Ph.D. in Acoustics or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant engineering or physical science discipline

POSITION GUIDELINES:

• Work effectively across all company levels as required to meet responsibilities
• Develop good interpersonal relationships necessary for effective teamwork
• Maintain professional manner/demeanor with all customers, visitors, and employees
• Follow a complete and thorough process when developing new product designs
• Understand and follow the changing developments in piezo-electric technology and transducer design technology