Crystal Instruments Careers

Crystal Instruments (CI) is a leading worldwide supplier of dynamic measurement systems and software for machine monitoring, vibration control, and modal testing. Backed by over 30 years of engineering expertise, CI’s products are used for machine diagnosis, design verification, product testing, and process improvement by manufacturers of electronic and mechanical products.

The Crystal Instruments team consists of a talented group of engineers, technicians and managers with an extensive background in the test and measurement industry.

Please email your resume to jobs@go-ci.com. Attach a cover letter and resume in PDF format.

Software Engineer

Crystal Instruments is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer as its business grows at a fast and steady pace. This role requires a background in Computer Science with knowledge and troubleshooting skills to assist in software development. Our stack is Windows .NET (C#) desktop development.

This position is located at the Kannapolis, North Carolina office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with a distributed and remote software development team in building new software features and fixing bugs

• Develop custom software solutions for one-off customer-facing integration projects

• Manage source code repository and software release process

• Perform quality assurance (QA) processes for each software release version (2 major releases of per year, along with minor bug patch releases)

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• BS in Computer Science

• US citizen or Permanent Resident

• Experience in C/C++, C#, Microsoft .NET

• Experience with version control systems

• Strong technical documentation writing skills

• Excellent communication skills in a customer-focused environment

We Offer

• $80-100K/year base salary

• Benefits package (health, dental, PTO, 401(K), etc.

To Apply:
Please submit a resume to jobs@go-ci.com. Attach a cover letter and resume in PDF format only.

Application Engineer (Noise and Vibration)

Crystal Instruments is seeking an Application Engineer as its business grows at a fast and steady pace. This role requires a mechanical engineering background and expertise combined with organization, outstanding presentation, and communication skills.

Two openings are available for this position. One position is located at the Kannapolis, North Carolina office and another position is located at the Santa Clara, California office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Help the engineering group develop products (including design and test)

• Provide guidance to product development and quality assurance department

• Assist in technical writing of manuals and marketing materials

• Develop application examples using Crystal Instruments products

• Review and improve the products and software interface

• Perform product demonstration to potential customers and help with sales efforts

• Support existing product installations

• Provide support to management team in the sales process as the technical product resource

• Support basic marketing efforts

• Some travel may be required

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

• 2 years’ work experience preferred

• Good understanding to mechanics and vibration

• Experience with data acquisition systems, vibration testing, or vibration control systems preferred

• Strong technical writing skills

• Excellent communications skills in a customer-focused environment

• Knowledge in software programming a plus

• Must be friendly, social, presentable and professional

We Offer

• $80-100K/year base salary

• Benefits package (health, dental, PTO, 401(K), etc.

To Apply:
Please submit a resume to jobs@go-ci.com. Attach a cover letter and resume in PDF format only.

Mechanical Engineer

Crystal Instruments is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to be responsible for mechanical components development including designing and validating the new testing fixture and vibration testing equipment. Specific job duties include:

This position is located at the Santa Clara, California office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, improve and execute installation and operation procedures of vibration control system products including those for permanent magnetic / electrodynamic / hydraulic shakers, slip tables, and head expenders.

• Troubleshoot vibration test systems which may involve hydraulic, pneumatic sub-systems such as vibration controller, accelerometers and amplifiers.

• Develop, plan and perform vibration (Sine, Random, SoR, RoR) and shock tests, evaluate test results, write test reports by interacting with customers for test requirements.

• Perform shock and vibration test fixture design and analysis for the DUT, provide guidance for fixture fabrication.

• Analyze vibration or noise issues for specific customer application using vibration testing and modal analysis.

• Develop and test alternate mechanical designs and testing methods to improve feasibility, efficiency and explore possible new applications.

• Analyze preliminary engineering-design concepts of major products to satisfy operational needs by planning and defining resources needed to maintain new and existing equipment, perform routine planned and predictive maintenance.

Required Skills and Experience:
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Systems or related fields plus 3 months’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Research Assistant or related. Experience must include: three (3) months of vibration analysis experience.

Job Site:
2090 Duane Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95054

We Offer

• $113-123K/year base salary

• Benefits package (health, dental, PTO, 401(K), etc.

To Apply:
Please submit a resume to jobs@go-ci.com. Attach a cover letter and resume in PDF format only.

Manufacturing Engineer

Crystal Instruments is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer as its business grows at a fast and steady pace. This role requires a background in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering and expertise combined with organized, outstanding presentation and communication skills.

This position is located at the Santa Clara, California office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops manufacturing processes of electronic board and devices by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.

• Develops manufacturing procedures for assembling and testing electronic boards and devices.

• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

• Develops and verifies the testing procedures for the hardware products

• Manages the BOM, manufacturing, assembly and testing of various Crystal Instruments’ product lines.

• Develops and executes the instrument calibration process; writes the procedures and verifies the product performance

• Works with the vendors to execute the product manufacturing, assembly and testing if necessary

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related

• Good understanding to mechanics and electrical engineering

• Hands-on skills in PCB assembly and electro-mechanical assembly

• Strong technical writing skills

• Experience with writing detailed procedures for assembly and test.

• Able to manage multiple projects, multiple deadlines, assuring schedules are defined and met, to prioritize work appropriately to meet commitments.

• Excellent communications skills in a customer-focused environment

We Offer

• $70-90K/year base salary

• Benefits package (health, dental, PTO, 401(K), etc.

To Apply:
Please submit a resume to jobs@go-ci.com. Attach a cover letter and resume in PDF format only.