R&D Engineer II Job in Fremont 94538, California Us
Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such a conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirement. Performs engineering work typically including one of the following: capital equipment design and development (including jigs, fixtures, tooling and automated machines), test of materials, preparation of specifications (to include layout, assembly and detail drawings, and electrical /pneumatic schematics), process study, report preparation, research and purchase of commercial components, validation of all equipment, and other activities of wide scope requiring broad knowledge of precedents in equipment design and development and good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties.
Interfaces with vendors and other outside specialists. Interfaces with various departments necessary for design, assembly, and implementation of equipment. Performs responsibilities required by the Quality System and other duties as assigned or requested.
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BS in related discipline, 5-8 years directly related experience, MS +2-4 years directly related experience. Experience in machine design and automation, preferably in medical device or semiconductor industry. Technical drafting experience in CAD. Solid modeling experience using Solidworks preferred. Solid knowledge in automation: use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), motion control, process control, and sensors.
Experience working with contract manufacturing and successful technology integration desired. Individual will have function of either project leader or team member as required by equipment related to new product development, pilot or production support projects (VIP, CIP). Proven Cost reduction and yield improvement activities supporting New Product development or Manufacturing.
Or, the equivalent combination of education and experience required to perform at this level.