Hardware Engineer/Researcher (Instrumentation/Characterization, Senior)

Job Title: Hardware Engineer/Researcher (Instrumentation/Characterization, Senior)
Duration: Longterm Contract
Location: Redmon, WA Onsite
Pay Range: $80-$90/hr
Intelliswift Software Inc. conceptualizes, builds, and supports the world's most amazing technology products and solutions. Our team of rich experts from diverse backgrounds contributes to making Intelliswift one of the most reliable partners in IT and Talent solutions. We specialize in delivering world-class Digital Product Engineering, Data Management and Analytics, and Staffing Solutions services to Fortune companies, SMBs, ISVs, and fast-growing startups.

We are looking for an organized, self-starter, highly-motivated engineer with a background in instrumentation, high-speed imaging and hardware research to lead the development, testing and characterization experiments with customized platforms.
Key responsibilities:
Design, plan and execute characterization studies and experiments. Record experimental results and key observations. Collect and analyze data.
Develop and set up advanced imaging methods and systems with high-speed cameras and optics for actuators and vibration studies
Research into the latest characterization and sensing hardware and technologies
Work with mechanical, electrical and firmware engineers to design and develop customized instrumentation, mechanical structures and testing platforms to enable and support characterization projects.
Work with microscale devices, components and systems for studies and characterization experiments
Troubleshoot system- or subassembly-level issues in the areas of instrumentation and electromechanical systems
Deliver technical reports to peers, managers and stakeholders
Assist in lab administration and management
Provide training and support to lab users
Qualifications:
Graduate-level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline. PhD degree with 1-3 years or MS degree with 3-5 years of working experience. PhD degree is strongly preferred.
Having strong research and development skills, and demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Highly-skilled in designing, managing and conducting complex experiments, and collecting and analyzing data
Significant experience with high-speed imaging setups, including high-speed cameras, illumination sources, optics and microscopes. Proficient in imaging processing and analysis. Experience with computer vision is a plus.
Familiarity with mechatronics, sensors, electromechanical systems and pneumatic systems. Experienced working with microscale devices, microfluidics or soft robotics systems
Extensive experiences of troubleshooting instrument issues and root cause analysis
Familiarity with mechanical design and 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
Skilled in at least one of the programming languages: Python/Matlab/C+.
Familiarity with LabView is a plus. Experience with COMSOL multiphysics modeling is a plus.
Excellent in execution. Demonstrating strong ownership and initiative.
Excellent communication skills, team player, detail oriented and strong work ethics
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