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PCB Piezotronics, Inc. · 1 week ago

R&D Design Engineer III

Depew, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$72K/yr - $125K/yr

8+ years exp

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. manufactures sensors used for testing and measuring various physical phenomena. As an R&D Design Engineer III, you will engage in hands-on experimentation and lead the development of next-generation sensing technologies while collaborating with a team to solve complex electro-mechanical problems.

ElectronicsSensor

No H1B

Responsibilities

Engage in hands-on, curiosity-driven experimentation to advance new sensor concepts in a relaxed, creative R&D environment

Collaborate with a tight-knit team while also having the freedom to independently explore new ideas and solve challenging electro‑mechanical problems

Lead fast-moving R&D efforts to prototype and industrialize next‑generation sensing technologies

Act as a go‑to technical resource for design engineers, offering practical insights and creative problem‑solving

Dive into real‑world sensor applications to uncover opportunities for new or improved designs

Validate concepts through a mix of analysis and physical experimentation

Use both hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate designs and guide development

Build and run physical experiments—sometimes scrappy, sometimes sophisticated—to generate clean, actionable data

Pursue technical areas that genuinely interest you; our group encourages exploration, tinkering, and self‑driven innovation

Determines the feasibility of complex designs, considering costs, time limitations, planning, and other technical and economic factors

Possesses knowledge of and experience with mechanical and electrical design inputs. Understanding of the causal relationships of product design to performance and product cost and can modify product designs accordingly

Understanding of 6 Sigma methodologies, such as a design (IDOV) and continuous improvement (DMAIC) tools

May prepare and/or present technical papers and participate in industry symposia. Follows PCB NPD procedures in compliance to ISO9001

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCAD 3D ModelingFinite Element AnalysisSensor DesignData AcquisitionCuriosityTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingTechnical Communication

Required

Education: Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Experience: 10 years of relevant design engineering experience or 8 years of relevant design engineering experience with a Master's degree. Relevant experience should include a basic understanding in one or more areas such as solid mechanics, dynamics of a spring-mass-damper system, vibration, shock, Piezoelectric, MEMS or acoustics and basic understanding of data acquisition and signal processing

CAD 3D modeling software experience

Basic computer/AI skills, precision component and assembly design experience

Electro-mechanical assembly design experience

Experience with tolerance analysis, sensor design, application knowledge and material/metallurgy properties, selection and processing, Microsoft Office software

Travel Requirement: As needed

Preferred

CAD Modeling Software experience include AutoDesk Inventor preferably

FEA Software experience, Ansys preferred

Benefits

100% Company Paid Medical Insurance Premiums for you and your family

Dental and Vision Insurance

Company funded HSA or HRA Accounts

Paid Time Off

Employer paid basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance

401k Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Program

Company paid holidays, employee discounts, holiday gift certificates

Company

PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

PCB manufactures vibration, pressure, force, strain, shock, and acoustic sensors used by design engineers and predictive maintenance professionals worldwide for test, measurement, monitoring, and control requirements.

Founded in 1967

Depew, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees