Position Requirements and Functions
• Perform hands-on testing, direct testing activities of technicians, guide project engineers on setting testing protocol based on product performance requirements. Develop testing protocol to reduce human involvement in routine testing, fault analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain, modify, and calibrate test equipment. Develop and implement a testing lab, which may include equipment purchasing, upgrades, and maintenance schedules.
• Develop and implement a system to efficiently capture, analyze, and distribute test data on a timely basis that is useful to the AMI mission.
• Recognize flaws and faults in items on test and troubleshoot and resolve problems in order to minimize loss of value in the test and testing material.
• Deploy Labview throughout the entire facility, serving as a central resource for implementation, support, and software development.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Required Experience, Skills, and Traits
Experience and Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3-7 years of hands on, technical testing experience in a product manufacturing environment.
• Proven success with developing and executing product testing protocols including method, data analysis and communications, and data management is a must.
• Experience with managing projects using proven project management tools (Gantt charts, Microsoft Project, etc.) and involving engineers and technicians at all levels of expertise.
• Experience with a variety of control systems (computer, microcontroller, hardware relay logic) and decision making on which system to use for various testing configurations.
• Working knowledge with Diadem and Labview software.
• Basic technical understanding of fuel gas, compressed air, and electrical systems.
• Proven experience with the following:
o Electronic loads.
o Handheld and benchtop diagnostic equipment and limitations.
o Data acquisition devices and their respective communication standards and limitations.
o Data management automation, including e-mail integration and automated error handling based on multiple parameters.
o PLC deployment and automation.
o Manipulation of microprocessor code and management of serial, USB, GPIB, and Ethernet data sources/busses.
• Desirable skills:
o Mil Spec 810F testing.
o 3-5 years working with Labview
Traits
• Self-motivated to achieve timely, consistent, and reliable results.
• Hands-on mentality.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or with teams as a leader or member.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Adaptive Materials, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with the high level of responsibilities this position entails. We offer an excellent benefits package and a great work environment. Benefits include medical, dental and vision, and a 401k plan. Other Work/Life balance benefits are available, such as flexible work schedules and an on-site fitness center.
The assignments of the tooling sales engineer are (a) to ensure the buyer’s requirements are faithfully followed in the execution of each order, including the timely delivery of a tool which meets all specifications and (b) the management of a continuous, pro-active marketing campaign designed to grow the customer base.
The position will have the following duties:
(a) Project Facilitator.
• Work with customers and companies off-shore tool quoting team to generate timely and competitive responses to Requests for Quotes.
• Communicate with the customers on all technical and commercial issues, and instruct the company’s off-shore procurement team accordingly
• Report frequently by means of Excel to customers on the status of each of their projects
(b) Sales Engineer.
• Maintain frequent direct contact with the tooling buyers at company’s house accounts and potential customers
• Research the market to keep expanding the list of potential customers
• Develop print advertising campaigns, organize company’s publications and promotional items.
• Manage upgrading of the company’s tooling web-site.
• Manage the company’s participation in trade shows
Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• A minimum of four year’s experience in the injection molding industry or with a tool-builder emphasizing injection molds.
• A minimum of one year’s experience. working in a sales capacity directly with customers who are custom injection molders.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Design of Excel spreadsheets for analysis of mathematical problems.
• Ability to conduct professional quality sales correspondence
• Familiarity with at least one CAD format.
Location.
This is a full-time salaried position, located at the company’s head office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Travel requirement will average 1 to 2 weeks per month. To qualify for this position, you MUST send us your salary requirements along with your resume.
"MUST HAVES":
Recent hands on experience designing metal stamping dies or Plastic Injection Mold design exp (the mold itself - not the parts)
Formal Engineering degree
CATIA v5 or IDEAS design experience (aka - not training).
Tooling understanding
"WOULD BE NICE(s)":
Experience with Autoform
Previous CAM work experience
Experience with Moldflow
Understanding of material properties
This position could be a part time position added onto another existing career. It would require you to come to our office once or twice a week to review and certify documentation. We are happy to work around your schedule for these visits.
Industrial design experience not required, but preferred.
Applications will be reviewed until November 14th, 2009, where a decision will be made and work will begin late November, 2009.
*Qualifications: Outstanding performance and detailed and intimate experience with unique hardware development environments, extreme cost reduction procedures, industrial design experience is a plus, but not required to apply.
*Application Instructions: Please submit resume, current computer engineering GPA, and highlighted relevant coursework, to vergun@gmail.com.