Sensor and Manufacturing Engineer

CGG•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Sensor and Manufacturing Engineer designs and develops instrumentation, sensors, and equipment for exploration applications and related products, while supporting the manufacturing processes and equipment used to produce them. Reporting within the Manufacturing organization, this position bridges product development activities and day-to-day manufacturing operations. The role contributes to electromechanical design and research, develops prototypes and test equipment, documents products for production, and supports qualification testing and product transitions into manufacturing. It also supports production equipment and processes through programming, maintenance, troubleshooting, monitoring, process improvement, failure analysis, and manufacturing documentation. The employee must be eligible to receive deemed exports under U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or access EAR-controlled technology.

Requirements

Sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
Competency in data analysis and programming tools such as MATLAB.
Experience in signal processing and data analysis.
Training in CAD software.
Knowledge of vibration measurements and analysis.
In-depth knowledge of machining and fabrication techniques.
Working knowledge of automated manufacturing equipment programming, operation, and maintenance.
Familiarity with process and equipment improvement methods and root-cause and failure-analysis techniques.
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering; Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is also considered.
At least 5 years of typical experience.
Must be eligible to receive deemed exports as defined by U.S. Export Administration Regulations or EAR-controlled technology.

Nice To Haves

Experience processing seismic data.
CAD software experience, preferably with CREO.

Responsibilities

Help conceive and execute creative solutions for electromechanical design development efforts.
Participate in research programs for new product development and interpret test results.
Develop and commission prototypes, specialized test apparatus, and data acquisition equipment to support research investigations.
Create and review specifications, schematics, and bills of materials to document new products for full-scale production.
Support qualification testing and transition newly developed products into production.
Work cooperatively with internal and external customers and cross-functional, global project team members.
Assist with project planning and provide project updates.
Participate in and conduct design reviews.
Program, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment.
Monitor manufacturing processes and equipment to ensure consistent output and quality.
Support implementation of new product designs into production.
Lead or support initiatives to improve manufacturing processes and equipment.
Provide manufacturing support for existing products, including obsolete component replacement and new-build support.
Perform failure analysis and determine root causes of manufacturing and production issues.
Maintain and update manufacturing documentation.
Support specialized component and sub-assembly manufacturing operations.
Perform other related duties as necessary.