job_062911c: R&D Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Systems, Power Systems, Energy Efficiency), Altex Technologies Corporation (Sunnyvale, California)

From: Kristin Burns <kristin.burns_at_stanford.edu>
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:00:42 -0700

Open Positions - R&D Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Systems, Power
Systems, Energy Efficiency), Altex Technologies Corporation (Sunnyvale,
California)

Positions are open for dynamic, hands on candidates, with 2-5 years
experience in thermal systems research, development, assembly,
demonstration and deployment. Candidates will be responsible for the
design, development, fabrication and/or testing of innovative prototype
systems or their components. The positions require a BS or MS. in
Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. Potential candidates should
email resumes to alex_at_altextech.com


Job Functions

The candidate who shows superior capabilities in some or all of the
below job functions will be considered.

         - Designing prototypes, test fixtures and experiments
         - Analyzing processes, using computerized tools
         - Procuring system and test set up components, interacting
with inside and outside resources
         - Setting up test fixtures, with computerized data
acquisition systems
         - Running tests, with technicians' support
         - Analyzing data, and refining test component designs
         - Producing reports on test setup, test procedures,
results and data analysis
         - Designing and assembling prototypes
         - Assisting senior staff in formulating plans and
preparing proposals

Relevant Experience/Requirements

         - Bachelor and MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, or
equivalent, required
         - 2-5 years related work experience
         - Ability to apply heat, mass and flow analysis, for
design and interpretation purposes
         - Methodical in design of experiments and their execution
         - Experience with data acquisition and emissions
monitoring equipment
         - Skilled in documenting activities and maintaining
records
         - Ability to manage time, resources and staff
         - Ability to direct technicians
         - Good communication and team working skills
         - Comfortable working in a rapid pace environment, and
handling multiple projects, simultaneously
         - Solids modeling is a plus
         - Experience with Solidworks and/or Labview is an
advantage

Personal Attributes

         - Motivated, creative and committed
         - Positive with "can do" attitude
         - Quick learner
         - Capable of working in a small and innovative company
environment
         - Communicative and team player
         - Good analytical skills

Company Overview and Benefits

Altex Technologies Corporation develops and commercializes innovative
energy solutions, which are clean, quiet, efficient and cost effective.
Innovations currently being pursued include developing and testing
microturbine-based combined heat and power systems, fuel processors and
fuel cell systems, biomass wastes to biofuels processing, low NOx
combustors, novel heat exchangers and pollution abatement reactors. Our
clients include U. S. government agencies (e. g. DOE, EPA, DOA, DARPA,
Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force), state agencies (California Energy
Commission and California Air Resources Board), and many energy and
environmental equipment manufacturers throughout the US. Altex is
located in the desirable San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California,
and provides competitive salaries and benefits.

Altex provides very competitive benefits packages to all
full-timeemployees. Employees are provided three weeks Paid Time Off
(PTO) and ten days of paid holiday. Our insurance programs cover
medical, dental, vision and worker's compensation and life insurance.
Altex also has a retirement plan that employees are entitled to, after
one year of continuous employment with the company. This program
includes a tax deferred retirement account, which the employee controls
through a family of mutual funds. Historically, the company has
contributed 5-10% of the employees' base salary to the employees'
accounts. In addition,bonus targets are set at the beginning of each
yearly review period, which are executed if the staff meets agreed to
objectives. Our interest in the setting of the compensation package is
to ensure that the staff is rewarded for making both Altex and
themselves a success.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to alex_at_altextech.com




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Received on 2011-06-29 12:02:40