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Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer Inc.

Product Development Engineer

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A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.

$95,309 / year median in Massachusetts

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Product Development Engineer We are currently looking for a Product Development Engineer who will directly contribute to the creation and release of next-generation, customer-specific sensor products. This engineer will need strong design skills, a passion for exploring new applications, and the ability to partner with customers to craft customized solutions that meet their needs and business interests. As part of a small dynamic team, this position will enhance your toolbox with exposure to a broad range of applications we service, from agriculture, robotics, to medical. We need self-motivated individuals with a strong skill set in finite element modeling software and excellent communication skills to work across our organization with customers, technicians, engineers, the sales team, and business managers. Primary responsibilities Strong, creative-minded individual to develop and create customized sensor solutions Work with our sales team and customers to define cost effective sensors for our marketplace Work with manufacturing team to develop production processes and test protocols Identify, and validate materials appropriate for specific applications Generate concept designs, cost estimates, and performance specifications Support the
ISO 9000
quality system as appropriate Actively contributing during department meetings and project-specific meetings including customer interaction Travel to customer and manufacturing plant locations when necessary Professional qualifications Bachelor's degree required in mechanical engineering, master's degree preferred Must have a minimum of 5 to 10 years' experience in mechanical design Experience with project management a plus Interest in business aspects of projects Excellent communication skills, strong presentation skills Excellent knowledge of stress analysis and finite software Demonstrated working knowledge of FEA software preferably Creo 5 to 10 years in product development Personal skills Demonstrated ability to use the PC, including MS Word, Excel, Windows, and SAP. Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including team-based problem resolutions. Effective interpersonal skills, ability to function as a team member and address conflict constructively. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Physical Demands Daily telephone/computer usage Repetitive motion
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000 annually plus 10% bonus. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state Sponsorship Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa. One Company - HBK Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer (HBK) is a global leader in the fields of sensors, data acquisition, analytics and collaboration for various R D, production and in-operation applications. Until the end of July 2020, the companies were known as Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S respectively. HBK is part of Spectris Limited and employs around 3500 people worldwide. Our product eco system covers all layers from sensors, electronics, to software and collaboration. Our customers range from end users of the entire tool chain focusing on analytics and results in virtual testing, physical testing, and monitoring, to our OEM and system integrator partners and customers integrating our products into their own offering and solution. The product portfolio is as versatile and varied as our customer base covering many industries. We have engineering and production facilities in Germany, Denmark, UK, Portugal, USA and China and are represented in over 80 countries worldwide. We are proud to be one of the top three suppliers worldwide in our market segments served, thanks to our high-quality products and the commitment of our employees.