development engineer Ann Arbor, MI
Job description
Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data
Development Engineer
Job Summary:
Our client in Ann Arbor, MI is looking for a Development Engineer. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do:
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate work alongside PhD researchers at our client´s Research Institute of North America (TRINA). The candidate should be very hands-on, skilled in designing and fabricating samples in the lab, and able to conduct testing using common engineering sensors and equipment. The candidate will support a wide range of research projects dealing with mechanical systems, fabrics and inflatable structures, dielectric materials, active materials, composite materials and more.
- Design, fabricate, and assemble custom-built experimental setups to measure variables such as force, displacement, pressure, and current.
- Program and operate data acquisition platforms such as Labview or dSpace.
- Run experiments and record data on a variety of test equipment including mechanical testing machines, vibration shakers, potentiostats, and custom-built setups.
- Prepare samples for testing using fabrication methods such as laser cutting, stitching, 3D printing, machining, solvent casting, vacuum bagging, and thermal curing.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with project leaders, managers, and colleagues to accomplish project goals.
Basics:
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
- Good grasp of fundamental engineering principles including mechanics of materials, dynamic systems, and thermodynamics etc.
- Ability to fabricate samples in the lab using strong hands-on skills and experience.
- Experience with CAD software.
- Experience with 3D printing.
- Experience with machining.
- Experience with common engineering sensors such as load cells, accelerometers, displacement transducers, strain gauges, pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow meters, and more.
- Experience with data acquisition systems and software such as LabView or dSpace.
- Ability to learn quickly, work quickly, and stay focused.
How You Will Be Successful:
- Envision the Future
- Communicate Honestly and Broadly
- Seek Technology and Business “First”
- Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Free training on all Altair products
Why Work with Us:
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.
