Prototype Engineer

Are you interested in driving the design and launch of cutting edge, innovative devices? Do you thrive on managing complex design initiatives, solving intricate problems and defining excellence in new product development? If you answered yes, yes, yes, yes, then we’d love to discuss our Prototype Engineer role with you!

A Snapshot Of What You'll Do

The Prototype Engineer plays a key role in the Research & Development team, supporting the rapid development and iteration of next-generation scientific instruments for surface and pore characterization. This position involves:

• Designing, fabricating, and testing prototypes, ensuring manufacturability and system integration.
• Providing technical leadership in experimental development.
  
  

The Impact You’ll Make

The Prototype Engineer plays a pivotal role in developing and refining innovative scientific instruments. This position requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise and strategic planning to ensure system functionality, manufacturability, and performance. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with R&D engineers, designers, and scientists to develop functional prototypes for new products and key subsystems.
• Engage in hands-on fabrication using CNC machining, 3D printing, and other rapid prototyping techniques, ensuring precision and quality in prototype development.
• Design and test multi-disciplinary systems, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Identify and recommend improvements to designs based on test results and manufacturability considerations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes, experimental findings, and system components, ensuring updates reflect design changes and effectively communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop and prototype high-level design and system specifications, ensuring system integration, feasibility, and alignment with research findings.
• Work closely with project managers, hardware, and software teams to oversee development progress, ensuring alignment with initial designs, technical improvements, and long-term system roadmaps.
• Protect and maintain intellectual property on behalf of the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend hardware and software solutions for system optimization and innovation.
  
  

Education And Experience You'll Need

The Prototyping Engineer typically needs a combination of education, training, certifications, and skills. This role requires the following:

• BS in Engineering, Physical Sciences or Mathematics or equivalent years' experience in Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in product development
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in engineering or physics
• Hands-on experience with machining, 3D printing, and other fabrication techniques
• Strong understanding and experience in mechanical and electrical systems, including CAD design and PCB prototyping
• Ability to analyze test data and use feedback to iterate designs quickly
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a diverse team
  
  

Preferred Skills Include

• Experience in scientific instrumentation industry or high-tech manufacturing for product or instrument development
• Experience in requirements management and test plan development
• Experience in project management
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo) and familiarity with simulation tools
• Familiarity with programming languages for automation (e.g. Python, LabView, MATLAB)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
• Knowledge of requirements management software tools
  
  

Skills And Competencies, You’ll Need

Accountability

• Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions
• Follows through on commitments, and acknowledges and learns from mistakes
  
  

Commitment

• Acts according to the principles, vision, and values of the organization
• Shows support and enthusiasm in their work assignments
  
  

Communication

• Demonstrates the ability to clearly and concisely articulate thoughts, concepts and messaging.
• Shows acumen in writing, listening, and reading comprehension
  
  

Dependability

• Arrives to work on time and is fully utilized and accounted for during work hours
• Is relied upon and available when additional time and effort is required
  
  

Integrity

• Behaves honorably and ethically, is truthful and can be trusted
• Uses sound judgment in decision-making
  
  

Problem Solving

• Effectively identifies issues and evaluates options
• Seeks guidance to resolve issues in the best interest of the organization
  
  

Quality

• Works to the highest of quality standards by identifying problems, testing and checking their work, and paying close attention to detail
• Looks for ways to improve quality within their work area
  
  

Teamwork

• Works effectively in inter-department and inter-company teams
• Understands their role in a workgroup
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrates depth of knowledge and skills, and applies technical expertise
• Looks for opportunities to advance their technical skills
  
  

Time Management

• Ability to achieve desired results within given time frames
• Effectively manages conflicting priorities and seeks guidance when needed
  
  

Who We Are

Anton Paar's high-precision instruments help our customers develop every-day products from your shampoo to your shoes, your lunch and favorite beverages, your computer and medication, jet engines, batteries and the pavement on which you commute every day. We help Fortune 500 companies of almost every industry sector, start-ups, and leading universities conduct their research and quality control.

Owned by the charitable Santner Foundation, our investment into R&D is unmatched and leads to industry-leading products. We maintain fiscal stability and independence so we can handle today's and tomorrow's challenges, and aim to provide meaningful, long-term workplaces for all employees. Anton Paar is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and operates worldwide.

What We Do

Anton Paar QuantaTec manufactures instruments for characterization of powders and porous materials using techniques like physisorption, chemisorption, gas pycnometry, mercury intrusion porosimetry, capillary flow porometry amongst others.

Supervision Exercised In This Role

This role is an independent contributor who is a member of multiple teams, and does not have any direct supervision of staff.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, observe, communicate and handle items such as computers, machinery and other equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Position requires the ability to obtain a Passport for international travel.

In regards to organizational issues, the employee will comply with the regulations set forward in the Anton Paar Employee Handbook, except if otherwise stated.

Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to: age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, sickle cell trait, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.