Liquid Metal Bearing Design Engineer

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Summary

Designs and analyzes Spiral Groove Liquid Metal bearing (hydro-dynamic bearing) mechanical systems, equipment and packaging. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for product and materials documentation.

Job Description

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required Skills

• Knowledgeable in the design, analysis, and integration of spiral-groove liquid metal bearings (hydrodynamic bearings).
• Experienced in prediction and control of load bearing & rotor dynamic performance characteristics (resonance, vibration, balancing, and journal bearing whirl/stability)
• Experienced in the interactions of gallium alloys with both steel and moly-based construction bearings.
• Hands-on/Direct experience with successful LMB design and integration.
• Tribology of liquid metal bearings
• Experienced with Solidworks and GD&T.

Experience Level with Business Tools

• Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.

LEVEL DESCRIPTION

Knowledge

• Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

Job Complexity

• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in solving complex business problems.

Interaction

• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

Supervision

• Determines methods and procedures reviewed by others on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).

Typical Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) and 8 years of related experience or Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience.

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• Medium work that will occasionally (1-33%) require employee to lift/move up to 10-30 lbs.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies occasionally (1-33%).
• Reaching above and below the shoulder occasionally (1-33%) during prototype and product construction.
• Above-average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold, grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools occasionally (1-33%).
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, repetitive motion, or similar activities.
• Work environments include exposure to chemicals, electrical current, and proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

N/A

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Benefits and Perks

Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

• Medical Insurance

• Dental/Vision

• 10 Paid Holidays

• PTO

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• 401K match

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Competitive Pay

• Flexible Schedules

• Variety of Shift Options

• Free Safety Shoes

• Friendly Work Environment

• On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym

• Free Coffee and Soda

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Employee Discounts

• EV Charging Stations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.