Design & Test Engineer

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Our North American Materials & Semiconductor group is searching for an experienced Design & Test Engineer to develop and incorporate innovative technology into new designs at our R&D Technology Center in Reno, Nevada is just minutes from the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Discover more about this area by visiting .

In this exciting role, you will:

• Conduct research, processes and analyzes experimental data
• Manage schedules and inventory of experimental supplies such as gas, chemicals, and equipment.
• Conceive tests to acquire functional data on new designs.
• Convert conceived tests into hardware. Includes: sketching tooling, instrumentation, and data acquisition methods.
• Analyzes collected data and draws conclusion based on this data concerning suitability of the products performance and recommends design modifications to enhance performance if warranted.
• Designs and drafts prototype parts and tooling for desired manufacturing methods using best practices.
• Flexibility to pivot to new projects as requested, including projects in gas and or liquid labs.

You will bring the following skills and knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, and/or material science or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience with design of fluid distribution equipment
• Experience in analytical mathematics
• Working knowledge of systems design and engineering, low pressure pneumatic systems, including regulators, pumps, solenoid valves, pressure transducers and other related components
• Requires ability to read and create flow schematics for fluid systems and ability to read electrical diagrams.
• Fundamental knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and dynamics, mechanical design, and materials is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suites such as Excel and PowerPoint
• 3D CAD experience
• Python experience preferred

Compensation Package

HORIBA Instruments offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with match; employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) paid for by the company; medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; and educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs. Qualified candidates can expect to earn between $86,000 to $113,000 depending on experience. Well-qualified candidates may expect to earn more.

To Apply

Please upload your resume and a letter of interest via our portal .