Senior R&D Engineer

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• B.Sc., M.Sc., or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in R&D hardware development—preferably in the semiconductor, aerospace, particle accelerator, or laser facility industries

• Structured R&D approach, with strong skills in problem formulation, design reviews, test protocol definition, and clear communication of results and decisions

• Expertise in vacuum compatible design: understanding virtual leaks, cleanliness, outgassing, and in-vacuum thermal management

• Proven experience in precision mechatronics, such as mechanical design, motorized stages, piezo actuators, and micron-level alignment in constrained environments

• Knowledge of industry-standard processes for transitioning from prototype to product through fast iteration cycles

• Experience with thermal management, including heating and cooling in vacuum environments and thermal flow simulation

• Coding experience (e.g., Python, LabVIEW) for hardware validation and test bench setup

• Experience as a technical project lead or product owner in a Scrum framework, delivering within system environments

Join Focused Energy to make an immediate and lasting impact in a company dedicated to transforming energy and technology sectors worldwide. Apply now and help power the future!

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.