Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform rotordynamic modelling in toools such as XLROTOR and Matlab suite of rotordynamics and controls analysis tools.
• Use Matlab to analyze stability and performance of magnetic bearing control system loops, and to design compensators that ensure robust performance.
• Conduct final tuning on the control algorithms based on transfer function measurement, sensor signal time history and power spectrum – in the shop and in the field.
• Participate in design of new magnetic bearing systems for new applications/machines
• Develop/Modify Labview-based magnetic bearing graphic user interface (GUI)
• Develop and conduct training sessions with field service engineers, test engineers, and technicians
• Interface with internal and external customers, as required, for field service/ applications/ product support

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Qualifications

Education/Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

• Masters or PhD in ME or EE required
• Minimum of 3 years related experience in dynamics and/or controls required
• Knowledge of dynamics or controls analysis, especially for rotating machinery (rotordynamics) required
• Understanding of control algorithm design (frequency domain analysis) for closed-loop control systems a plus
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems and instrumentation a plus
• Familiarity with magnetic bearing controller hardware components (DSP controller, PWM amplifiers, and power supplies) a plus
• Understanding of magnetic bearing principles and applications a plus
• Experience with machine-level magnetic bearing system testing and troubleshooting a plus
• Knowledge of turbomachinery used in aerospace and/or defense industries a plus

Intangibles Sought

• Positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Willingness to listen to and learn from others

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Supervisory Responsibilities

None.  Position will interface with field service engineers, test engineers, and technicians during production training/troubleshooting activities.  Strong teamwork/leadership skills required.

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Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work split between office, on-site test lab, and field support activities. Must be willing to travel to support field support activities up to 10% of the time. Ability to lift up 50 lbs preferred.

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The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned, by their supervisor.  Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

Sapphire Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation and benefits and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.

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The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per year and is commensurate with the level of experience.