Sustaining Engineer

Company: Carbon, Inc.
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

Carbon is working at the intersection of hardware, software, and molecular science--to make the impossible possible.--Our--company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world.-- The Sustaining Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting existing business needs with our existing market released hardware. Challenges to solve may range from correcting a small drawing issue, to something as large as correcting a significant design flaw. Sustaining Engineers also provide support to cross-functional Carbon groups involved with commercialized products such Manufacturing and Procurement. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Modify and improve existing commercial hardware as needed based on customer, manufacturing, and fabrication feedback.-- Improve manufacturing efficiency, production yields, product quality and consistency through equipment and product design modifications and adjustments to their fabrication. Complete projects, report status, and document progress and lessons learned in an issue tracking system. Utilize project management tools in establishing timelines, building action item lists, assigning responsibility, completion dates and achieving milestones. Responsible for executing design verification and validation on all proposed design changes. Utilizes our design control process to effectively transfer design changes into production. Communicates and documents product changes in a thorough and efficient manner. Assists in special projects as needed. Special projects may include hardware projects in development or the design of new fixtures and tooling to assist other engineering disciplines within the company. Has a bias to thorough justifications and documentation for design changes. Provide technical assistance and engineering support to the manufacturing floor in ensuring production of quality products. Work with other support departments to maintain on-time delivery goals. Lead process improvement through application of lean principles and actively participate in continuous improvement events. Works with Quality Control team to generate, update and implement all relevant project related documentation. Other duties as assigned by the Sustaining Engineering Manager QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED SKILLS/ATTITUDES:-- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in new product development and product introduction processes Motivated and creative, works well under pressure and operate effectively in a fast-paced team environment-- Ability to meet internal deadlines and customer due dates Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate needs and demands in an effective manner Must be detail oriented, focused and able to produce accurate and professional documents Must have strong skills in Solidwork BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field 2+ years experience preferred You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Carbon, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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