Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing

Position: Engineer, Advanced ManufacturingDepartment: Manufacturing EngineeringReporting To: Manager, Advanced Manufacturing OperationsJob Location: LIFT ALMMII Headquarters 1400 Rosa Parks Blvd Detroit, MI 48216Scope of Work & Purpose: We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support development of custom electronics and monitoring tools and programs for data analysis and processing. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will be a member of the LIFT Manufacturing Engineering team in a hands-on environment to support delivery against key technical programs and objectives, leveraging a variety of traditional and advanced manufacturing tools and technologies. They will also interface with the LIFT Digital Engineering team and Program Management Office (PMO) as program requirements dictate, exchanging data and measurements, as well as executing activities informed by the virtual team and PMO.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIESSupport the creation and implementation of an industrial network of sensors and equipment Collaborate with LIFT Digital Engineering team to ensure all necessary process data is captured, processed, and provided to the project team.Design and develop new solutions for sensors and circuitintegration solutions for sensors, monitoring, and feedback and equipment. Design and develop loT equipment from concept through production and programming and support implementation. Support project teams for quoting, proposals and white papers, documentation and reporting, and communicate status of work to project teams PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or in a related field with significant relevant experience, Masters or PhD preferred.Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience, 10+ years preferred.Technical Knowledge: Significant experience in one or more programming languages and hardware platforms such as G-code, Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.  Experience with circuit design, layout, board population (DIP and SMT), oscilloscopes, function generators, etc. A healthy understanding of best practices for managing measurement bias and an understanding of Nyquist sampling, aliasing, and various types of noise (shot, flicker, bit, etc.). Experience ideating, planning, and executing technical work in an R&D manufacturing environment, experience with thermal imaging technology, and experience with additive manufacturing (specifically L-PBF) is beneficial.Safety & Compliance: Ability to work safely with multi-disciplinary teams while adhering to all regulatory munication and Problem-Solving: Strong communication skills are vital for success in this role. Candidates should also possess excellent problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.Adaptability and Resilience: The manufacturing industry can be subject to fluctuations in demand, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. A good candidate should be adaptable and resilient, capable of managing change to maintain competitiveness and sustainability.About LIFT:LIFT, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), is a nonprofit, public-private partnership, national advanced manufacturing innovation institute. As the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, LIFT is an accelerator convening and connecting government, industry and academia in the fields of advanced materials, manufacturing processes, systems engineering and talent development to enhance America's manufacturing competitiveness, national economy and national security. 

Created: 2024-11-01