Job Details

POSITION PURPOSE

Sunpower Inc. is the world leader in Free-Piston Stirling Technology, in fact we invented it! Sunpower continues to implement Free-Piston Technology in our commercial line of CryoTel® cryocoolers and our non-commercial Stirling engines. Our product portfolio proudly generates the most-cited research in the world.

Under the direction of the Manufacturing Manager and senior engineering staff members, this position will support daily activities in commercial production. This primarily involves supporting tool design, test stand design, test equipment selection and integration, developing and maintaining production processes, developing automated processes, testing, and reporting. This position will also be responsible for creating and maintaining a preventative maintenance program.

CORE DUTIES (Must do functions)

1. Work in a cross-functional team including Engineering, Manufacturing, Machine Shop, Procurement, and Quality Assurance
2. Research, select, and integrate test and lab equipment to support production. Responsible for managing preventative and routine maintenance, as well as repair of equipment.
3. Define, develop and refine test methodology and manufacturing processes to support new product development and production activities
4. Whether individually or working with Drafting/Design, create tooling and fixturing models and drawings, using proper application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
5. Working with Sunpower Machine Shop, Purchasing and/or external vendors to procure components, test stand hardware, and test equipment to required specifications/accuracy
6. Understanding of material characteristics, selection, and mechanics
7. Process development and troubleshooting of manufacturing methods such as welding and brazing
8. Contribute to creation of documentation for new manufacturing processes
9. Report activities to team members and Manufacturing Manager
10. Maintain production Bills of Materials and manage New Item Form submittals and ECN's as needed
11. Work with Commercial Quality Engineer to implement continuous improvement initiatives for hardware production.

ROUTINE FUNCTIONS (Lower priority than core)

1. Attend routine technical and programmatic meetings
2. Continuously develop skills through education, observation and mentoring
3. Provide input and documentation for communication with customers
4. Engage in VAVE cost reduction efforts in a manufacturing setting

EDUCATION

Minimum Bachelors of Science in ISE, ETM, ME or relevant Engineering field

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in a cross-functional team
2. Breadth of knowledge and ability to apply a range of engineering disciplines, including machine design, strengths of materials, machining processes, programming, process improvement, etc.
3. Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) a must
4. Ability to define problems, collect data, troubleshoot, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (problem solving skills).
5. Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete responsibilities in a timely manner
6. Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments in parallel

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1. This is an entry level position, however preference will be given to any experience such as cooperative education
2. Experience with lab equipment such as data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, power supplies, cooling systems, vacuum pumps, etc
3. Experience with tooling design and fabrication is preferred
4. Experience programming in LabView test environments and automation is preferred

We are looking for a well-rounded new graduate that has demonstrated a high level of achievement and initiative throughout college. Candidates must be self-motivated and driven to complete tasks efficiently and at a high level of quality. Ambition demonstrated by cooperative education, internships or other informal work experience is valued. This position offers the opportunity to experience a wide variety of engineering disciplines. The engineering/manufacturing staff is lean and agile and can be asked to take on any type of technical task in support of R&D, and/or Cryocooler Production.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use fingers or hands to manipulate objects; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Compensation

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

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