Transducer Designer
Share
Job Location:
Port Coquitlam - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd. a subsidiary of KONGSBERG is a global technology company providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant offshore subsea and naval. Headquartered in Horten Norway the company has manufacturing sales and service facilities internationally. Kongsberg Discovery is a market leader in systems for positioning surveying and navigation. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation both on and under the sea.
AtKONGSBERG we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.
WORLD CLASS through people technology and dedication
For inspiration and more infowatch this videoand visit:Kongsberg website
What we can offer you:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Fully extended health dental vision & welfare benefits
- Up to 7% employer match program with RRSP
- Flexibility with Paid Time Off
- Career growth opportunities
- Safe and collaborative culture
There has never been a more exciting time to work for Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd. than right now. With usyou will be in the forefront of enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the role ofTransducer Designer.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director Research and Development the Transducer Designer is responsible for the design development analysis and implementation of underwater acoustic transducers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop underwater acoustic transducers.
- Perform conceptual system design modeling and analysis.
- Develop simulation algorithms to assess/estimate behavior and performance of transducers using simulation tools including COMSOL.
- Prototype evaluate and test new transducer designs working with Mechanical and prototyping teams.
- Perform design reviews including both electrical and mechanical interfacing.
- Document all research work for future reference.
- Estimate design tasks and implementation/manufacturing cost.
- Define test parameters and design verification test reports related to the transducer design.
- Initiate and implement process improvements related to transducer design testing and production.
- Research new technologies and bring new concepts into the team for evaluation and implementation.
- Participate in and support transducer design implementation and manufacturing.
- Provide support and perform system-level as well as acoustic testing in the test tank and the field.
- Support Production to resolve transducer-related production issues.
- Provide internal training for production activities.
- Write Phase reports implementation and status reports.
- Support the Engineering team in system testing validation and troubleshooting.
- Process improvements and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- 4 Years Post Graduate Degree (PhD) or equivalent combination of education and experience (significant additional experience can substitute for some educational achievement. On average every three years of related industrial experience would count as one year of academic education).
- Technical training in Acoustics Physics Materials Engineering or Science.
- This position requires a minimum of 1-3 years in a similar position.
- Strong understanding of piezoelectric and other electromechanical transducers.
- Acoustics theory in subsea environments.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 principles and practices.
- Working knowledge of office packages such as Word Excel and Access.
- Post Graduate degree in Materials Engineering or Physics specializing in acoustics theory.
- Solid knowledge of piezoelectric and other electromechanical transducers.
- Strong understanding of chemical properties of materials such as potting compounds epoxies and polyurethanes.
- Modeling and predicting performance of underwater transducers using tools such as Matlab COMSOL and others.
- Knowledge and application experience of scientific methods.
- Experience with acoustic signal processing.
- Detailed knowledge of acoustics and sonar systems.
- Innovative creative and systematic approach to problem solving.
- Ability to balance and manage quickly changing priorities
- Good communication skills both written and oral.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience in electronics manufacturing or electromechanical assemblies.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain processes.
If youre a motivated individual looking to contribute to a dynamic team we encourage you to apply for this position.
Office Location: Port Coquitlam BC Canada
KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Layout Design
- Logo Design
- CAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- SolidWorks
- Drafting
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Adobe Illustrator
- Catia
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
KONGSBERG is an international, knowledge-based group that supplies high-technology systems and solutions to customers engaged in the oil and gas industry, the merchant marine, and the defence and aerospace industries.
