Ultra-High Vacuum Design Engineer – TLI Northwest

Thermionics Enterprises; Coupeville (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermionics Enterprises located in Coupeville, Washington, is seeking a full-time engineer to design precision vacuum components and systems. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering with strong proficiency in SolidWorks.

You will oversee the entire design process from feasibility studies to prototype assembly and testing, ensuring that all design requirements are met while managing suppliers effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years work experience in SolidWorks.
• Strong background in the design of mechanisms.
• Basic understanding of vacuum systems.
• Experience in manufacturing processes including machining and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Design precision vacuum components and systems.
• Responsible for complete design process including feasibility studies.
• Conduct analysis such as fluid, thermal, and stress.
• Manage prototype assembly and testing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

SolidWorks

Mechanism Design

Understanding of Vacuum Systems

Manufacturing Processes

Education

Bachelor’s Level Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Founded in 1958, Thermionics is celebrating its 63rd year providing innovative Ultra High Vacuum solutions to academic, governmental and industrial institutions around the world. We specialize in UHV equipment & precision cleaning services.

Job Description

• Design of precision vacuum components, modules, and subsystems focused on manipulation vacuum design, to support the design of the next generation of vacuum equipment.
• Responsible for the complete design process, including:
• Feasibility studies
• Cost and scheduling
• Conceptual and detailed design, detailed drawings, using SolidWorks®
• Conducting various analysis, such as fluid, thermal, and stress analysis modeling
• Understanding of Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Detailed tolerance stack‑up analysis
• Hold design reviews throughout design process
• Procurement of prototype parts
• Prototype assembly and testing
• System integration and testing
• Create assembly and test procedures
• Documentation release and handoff to manufacturing.
• These tasks will require working with other engineering groups within TLI Enterprise.
• Work closely with and manage suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved.
• Address and resolve product issues thru the product phases.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in SolidWorks
• Ability to lead small design team.
• Strong background in the design of mechanisms.
• Basic understanding of vacuum systems.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding fabrication and castings.
• Participate in and lead design reviews.
• Contribute to team effort to accomplish overall objectives as needed.
• Demonstrate perseverance and a drive to be better.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, fabrication methods.
• Must be proficient with SolidWorks.
• Experience in several of these areas is desirable: ultra‑high vacuum systems, motion controls, electronics, tooling & test fixture design, supplier management, new product introduction, manufacturing support
• Should have experience in thermal.

Education

• Bachelor’s Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience.

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