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Chroma ATE, Inc.
Senior Project Develepment Engineer - Advanced Research Team
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A Research & Development Engineer researches and invents new methods or improves existing ones within engineering and manufacturing.
$139,779 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Summary The Advanced Research Team (ART) develops breakthrough technologies, explores new concepts, and validates ideas through Proof of Concept (PoC). ART determines what is technically possible; it does not develop production-ready products. We are seeking a hands-on Project Development Engineer to lead the development and validation of advanced technology for thermal systems. This role bridges R&D & design engineering. You will develop and refine proof of concepts, program and troubleshooting controls for proof-of-concept validation, create project documentation, drive design-for-performance improvements, and ensure robust test and quality processes used to validate proof of concepts. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with design and R&D engineering teams to develop, validate, and optimize innovative thermal solutions. Program, configure, and troubleshoot safety limit devices, controllers, PLCs, and HMIs to ensure reliable system performance. Author detailed work instructions and procedures for PoC handoff to PDT Configure and operate data acquisition systems to log temperature, flow, voltage, and other critical parameters, maintain calibration logs and full traceabilty documentation. Generate comprehensive test and validation reports summarizing procedures, results, root-cause analysis, and design recommendations to support cross-functional decision-making. Design and implement PoC modifications and established industry quality control standards. Provide oversight verifying that the PoC meets or exceeds all design specifications. Maintain and improve project operations, including coordination of workflow, troubleshooting, and continuous performance improvement initiatives. Edit and maintain drawings in SolidWorks Qualifications Required Progressive experience in design engineering, project development, and related technical roles involving thermal systems. Strong proficiency in PLC programming/debugging and HMI development/editing. Demonstrated experience with data acquisition systems, thermal testing, safety limit devices/controllers and generation of formal test reports. Experience authoring work instructions, PoC build procedures, and project documentation with a solid understanding of best practice design principles. Proficiency with SolidWorks for drawing edits and design support. Proven ability to lead custom thermal projects, and project development Strong root-cause analysis skills and experience with various design tools. Associate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively amid ambiguity and unproven concepts. Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to communicate technical recommendations clearly in reports and team settings. Preferred Experience in thermal test project development environments. Experience managing project operations. Ladder logic or other programming experience for automation or data handling tasks. Chroma ATE, Inc. (USA) is an