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Founding Application Engineer (R&D)

geCKo Materials is looking for an Application Engineer to join our growing team. This role requires an individual with excellent communication and information management skills, who also possesses a strong technical background and interest. Our Application Engineers conduct extensive exploratory R&D work as we continue to develop and test various products for launch and/or improvement. This is done in collaboration with various industry and academic partners, as well as customers through consistent engagement. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys the challenges of developing and improving new products in a customer-centric role. This is an “impact job,” meaning there will be ample opportunity to effect changes and see the results. We seek an individual who is creative, ambitious, and well-versed in a variety of engineering skills, but is especially passionate about customer relations.

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If you are interested, please contact jobs@geckomaterials.com with the subject line
[Attn: Hiring Team] and attach your resume to schedule a video chat interview. 

We look forward to meeting you!

Responsibilities

  • Interact with customers and research collaborators

  • Manage information systems, to include customer database and communications

  • Work cross-functionally with manufacturing and application engineers

  • Provide recommendations on design and manufacturing procedures leading to new product launches

  • Design, build, and implement custom fixtures, tools, and test machines

  • Develop fabrication processes in accordance with DFM / DFA

  • Conduct detailed research and record findings

  • Create and maintain relevant technical documentation

  • Demonstrate excellent time management skills for on-time delivery of assignments

  • Take ownership of and manage projects as assigned

 

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge

  • Excellent communication and people skills

  • Highly competent in producing technical documents and managing information

  • Proficient with CAD

  • Proven skills with mechanical assemblies

  • Prototyping proficiency, to include tools such as CNC machines, laser cutter, 3D printers, etc.

  • Experienced with designing and building electromechanical systems

  • Meticulous attention to detail

  • Highly organized

 

Desired Skills and Knowledge

  • Previous experience with CRM / MRP / ERP

  • Mechatronics: ROS, Linux, controls, system integration

  • Programming: C++, Python, MATLAB

  • Electronics: circuit building and troubleshooting

 

Typical Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering related discipline and 5+ years of related experience or Master's Degree with 4+ years of related experience.

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Included Benefits

  • Health

  • Vision

  • Dental

  • 401k

  • Paid volunteering opportunities 

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