Anode Development Engineer

Varex Imaging Corporation•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing processes of rotating x-ray tube anodes, including braze/diffusion bonding and heat treatment processes. This includes troubleshooting issues that arise during development and during day-to-day operations. It will also involve supporting process improvements and the introduction of new processes. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with High Temperature Vacuum Brazing. Also, candidates for this position will be analytical and detail-focused on development and/or process engineer who is passionate about product development, continuous improvement, and achieving operational excellence. It is preferred that they have skills in anode development and manufacturing, as well as heat treatment, braze, and diffusion-bonding experience. They should be familiar with and capable of qualifying new parts/processes and be able to effectively diagnose the root causes of process or production challenges. The candidate should excel in collaborating across functions to conduct root cause analyses, implement sustainable corrective actions, and lead initiatives to enhance productivity. Responsible for ensuring that material fabrication, braze, and heat treatment processes meet quality requirements and operational objectives. This will include: Design and development of anode technology and components Product and material specifications and collaboratively working with procurement. Implementing new processes in collaboration with other engineering and support groups. Generating work instructions and operating procedures for furnaces and braze preparation and application. Ensuring that all braze and heat treatment processes comply with quality requirements, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions as required. As required, preparing technical specifications for the purchase and/or upgrading of braze and heat treatment equipment.

Requirements

Experience with High Temperature Vacuum Brazing
B.S. degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Metallurgy
4+ years experience in the aerospace or materials processing industries
Knowledge of metallurgical & chemical processes used in the vacuum and furnace industries

Nice To Haves

Skills in anode development and manufacturing
Heat treatment, braze, and diffusion-bonding experience
Familiarity with and capability of qualifying new parts/processes
Ability to effectively diagnose the root causes of process or production challenges
Ability to excel in collaborating across functions to conduct root cause analyses, implement sustainable corrective actions, and lead initiatives to enhance productivity

Responsibilities

Design and development of anode technology and components
Product and material specifications and collaboratively working with procurement
Implementing new processes in collaboration with other engineering and support groups
Generating work instructions and operating procedures for furnaces and braze preparation and application
Ensuring that all braze and heat treatment processes comply with quality requirements, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions as required
Preparing technical specifications for the purchase and/or upgrading of braze and heat treatment equipment