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Director of Research and Development

• Reports to Vice President of Engineering

SUMMARY

Director of R&D will spearhead the Research & Development initiatives and projects of the company.  The Director will manage R&D Engineering Staff by assigning job goals to each staff member and evaluating not only their performance to those goals, but also their proficiency at using their core competencies.  The Director manages project teams in the design, development and qualification of new products or research projects that could be utilized in new product technologies. The Director is responsible for keeping R&D resources focused on tasks to improve product development time to market.  The Director of Research and Development will collaborate with the Director of Sustaining Engineering for product improvements, value engineering activities, engineering support, and Product quality issues. Implements and evaluates metrics on product development activities.  Provides technical assistance to other SOR functions and customers.  Adheres to and maintains compliance with SOR processes and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with preference to electrical engineering with mechanical engineering competency
• Experience leading technical product development teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and coordinates R&D team activities.
• Conducts annual performance reviews and makes recommendations for hiring and promotions.
• Works with project teams in the design, development, and qualification of new products.
• Employs metrics to drive product development speed to market.
• Monitors team metrics and objectives to ensure goals are achieved.
• When leading projects, has the authority and responsibility for schedules, budgets, and deliverables of those activities.
• Leads key projects with R&D to support Engineering growth.
• Works with VP to implement Agile methodologies for product development.
• Holds review meetings, sprints, progress meetings, design review meetings and presents project status as required.
• Research’s, and identifies material, equipment or other supplies relating to the project activity.
• Provides technical support to other SOR functions and the customer (including site visits).
• Writes and updates procedures in accordance with company requirements (including ISO 9001 system) and trains affected personnel on changes.
• All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Direct management experience with proven track record of building successful teams and developing talent.
• 10 years of experience in product development with industrial systems.
• Experience and proficiency in design of electronic products.
• Agile product development experience including defining minimum viable product (MVP) and honing product definition to improve development speed.
• Knowledge and experience with PC Board design.
• Knowledge or expertise in software development.
• Strong understanding and familiarity with instrumentation and SOR’s markets a plus.
• Expert with electronic lab test equipment (e.g. power supplies, frequency analyzers, DSO, pressure raising equipment, etc.)
• Proven ability to direct the activities of a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Experience with mechanical design activities and techniques.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Familiar with project management techniques and tools (MS Project, Jira,).
• Computer literate: MS Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand engineering drawings that conform to relevant national and international standards.
• Has worked within an ISO-9001 compliant quality system.
• Mathematical skills consistent with Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
• Statistical Techniques: good understanding of fundamental statistics, DOE, SPC and hypothesis testing.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

        Competency Statements

• Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
• Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
• Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
• Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
• Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required overtime.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
• May need concentrated mental and/or visual attention that must be maintained for sustained periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Noise – low in office – occasionally moderate to high in lab or manufacturing areas.
• Lighting – good.
• Temperature – office environment.
• Hazardous duty – occasional involvement with test apparatus in lab that may include high pneumatic or hydraulic pressures in addition to extremes of temperature and high voltages and exposures to chemicals. Additionally, may be exposed to similar hazards in manufacturing or on-site visits.
• Radiation – occasional and minimal exposure when visiting nuclear power plants.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Time will be spent in the manufacturing facilities and office settings.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, power, or other industrial environments.

REQUIRED TRAINING

All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager.  Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department

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Electrical Design Engineer

• Reports to Vice President of Engineering

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant design experience ideally involving design for small to medium production volumes of instrumentation for the process industries.

Essential Functions Statements

• Works as part of a project team in the design, development and qualification of a new product, or the enhancement or modification of an existing product.
• When leading a project or a project module, has authority and responsibility for schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Acts as point of contact for project lead engineer and SOR senior management for all aspects of the project.
• Holds review meetings, design review meetings and presents project status as required.
• Researches, identifies, and negotiates with vendors for material, equipment or other supplies relating to the project activity.
• Provides technical support to sales, manufacturing, quality, or the customer (including site visits).
• Writes and updates procedures in accordance with company requirements (including ISO 9001 system) and trains affected personnel on changes.
• All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.

Required Skills

• Some experience in design and implementation of analog and/or digital hardware – ideally for low-powered applications that are typical in instrumentation.
• Knowledge, and ideally some experience in the use circuit analysis and simulation tools.
• Knowledge, and ideally some experience with electronic packaging techniques.
• Knowledge and experience with PC Board Layout software.
• Knowledge of software life-cycle models and validation (proof of correctness) methodology will be useful.
• Proven ability to design, configure, code and document embedded software in accordance with recognized quality methodologies and standards.
•  Proficient in C and/or C++.
• Some understanding and familiarity with pressure and level sensing technologies applied in the markets served by SOR.
• Familiar with electronic lab test equipment (e.g., power supplies, frequency analyzers, DSO, pressure raising equipment, etc.)
• Computer literate: MS Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand engineering drawings that conform to relevant national and international standards.
• Some familiarity with working within a project environment.
• Has worked within an ISO-9001 compliant quality system or is familiar with the fundamental concepts.
• Hands on ability – able to assemble prototypes and fabricate prototype parts (in small quantities) if required.
• Mathematical skills consistent with bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Statistical Techniques: good understanding of fundamental statistics, DOE, SPC and hypothesis testing will be useful.

Position Qualifications

• Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
• Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
• Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
• Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
• Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.

Physical Demands

• Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required overtime.
• May need concentrated mental and/or visual attention that must be maintained for sustained periods of time.

Work Environment

• Noise – low in office – occasionally moderate to high in lab or manufacturing areas.
• Lighting – good.
• Temperature – office environment.
• Hazardous duty – occasional involvement with test apparatus in lab that may include high pneumatic or hydraulic pressures in addition to extremes of temperature and high voltages and exposures to chemicals. Additionally, may be exposed to similar hazards in manufacturing or on-site visits.
• Radiation – occasional and minimal exposure when visiting nuclear power plants.

Required Training

All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager. Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department.

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Manual Welder

• Reports to Factory Focus Manager

SUMMARY

The position of Welder/Fitter in Mechanical Level is to provide a quality-welded product using (GMAW and GTAW) welding processes to achieve code qualified welds. Position May include programmable robotic welding.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential welding Satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED
• 6 – 12 months related experience and/or training
• Robotic welding experience preferred.
• Basic Machinist skills preferred.

Essential Functions Statement

• Demonstrate knowledge of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) principles and practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) principles and practices.
• Demonstrate the basic knowledge of Oxy-Acetylene set-up.
• Interpret written welding procedures.
• Interpret and fabricate parts from drawings and welding symbols.
• Demonstrate Safe behavior and techniques for storing and handling cylinders.
• Demonstrate the proper use of Equipment.
• Demonstrate compliance to equipment preventative maintenance (PM) program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Welding Inspection and testing principles and practices.
• Basic welding knowledge of carbon steel and stainless-steel material.
• Responsible for maintaining the 5S rules and practices in assigned work center.
• Adhere to guidelines and procedures proscribed by ISO 9001: 2008
• Robotic
• All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Welding & Mechanical skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Proper use of measuring devices to determine size, length, angle and distance.
• Basic Math: the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

• Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
• Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
• Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
• Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
• Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees are exposed to dust, welding arc ray, welding fumes, gas fumes, sulfur-base cutting oil, grinding and sharp chips from machining, moderate to high noise volume, and moderate temperatures.  Appropriate Safety PPE is provided.

REQUIRED TRAINING

All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager.  Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department.

Manufacturing Engineer

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• Reports to Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

▪ Bachelor’s degree Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial
engineering will consider Engineering Technology degree with experience.
▪ 3-10 years relevant experience preferred,

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

▪ Issues Engineering Change Request that may include writing or adjusting procedures.
▪ Performs costing of Customer Special Request (CSR) and other modifications to standard
products.
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▪ Provides technical support for Production, Quality, Sales, Cost Accounting, Materials
Management, and Engineering.
▪ Works closely with Design Engineering on new products or product changes to provide a
smooth implementation into Production.
▪ Uses technical knowledge of the products to approve Material Review Reports when
required.
▪ Writes procedures as required to control the production process.
▪ Submits improvements through the ECR, the Corrective action process, or the Preventive
Action Process.
▪ Analyzes space requirements and workflow and design layout of equipment and workspace
for best efficiency.
▪ Specifies new production equipment, plans installation, and start up.
▪ Interacts with SOR personnel and outside sources to coordinate implementation of projects.
▪ All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.

Required Skills

▪ Good general knowledge of mechanical systems and/or electronic systems.
▪ Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
▪ Detail oriented, good communication skills, ability to work well with Production Supervisors
and Personnel.
▪ Good procedural writing skills.
▪ Must be self-motivated and have good organizational skills.
▪ The ability to apply advanced mathematical skills for cost analyst, time studies, make/buy
comparisons, statistical evaluations, unit conversions, etc.

Position Qualifications

• Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
• Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
• Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
• Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.

Physical Demands

• Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all schedules hours and any required overtime.

Work Environment

The majority of work will be spent in an office environment (well-lit and environmentally
controlled).

Required Training

▪ All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager.
▪ Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department.

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Mechanical QA Inspector

• Reports to Director of Quality

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• A candidate meeting Level III qualifications and recommendations per ANSI N45.2.6 would be preferred, but not required. Equivalent experience would be considered.
• Prior manufacturing experience as a mechanical inspector is required.
• A minimum of 2 years NDT Level II certification in accordance with ASNT-TC-1A.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inspects bar stock, pipe, flanges, and fittings for compliance.
• Performs mechanical inspections using tools, machines, and test fixtures such as: optical comparator, microscope, Rockwell Hardness Tester, Profilometer, and Alloy Analyzer.
• Reviews Certified Material Test Reports for authenticity, applicability, and traceability (heat codes).
• Compiles and distributes SOR certificates: mill test reports, NACE Certificate, magnetic particle certificate, certificate of compliance, certificate of conformance, liquid penetrant certification,
• After the unit is welded, verifies that all required N.D.E. is satisfactorily
• Verifies all vertical, horizontal, and angular
• Verifies flange finish and dimensions.
• Visually inspects welds, and cleaning.
• Performs final inspection, check tags, part number, switches, and documentation.
• Participates in third party inspection activities as required.
• All other functions/responsibilities assigned by manager.

Required Skills

• In addition to the essential functions listed above, must be proficient in the use of PC computers, welder software, and ERP business
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test certifications/reports, and ISO procedures.
• Detail oriented.
• Requires the use of complicated drawing or diagrams, mathematics and formulas, variety of precision measuring
• The ability to support inquiries or complaints of customers and vendors.

Position Qualifications

• Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
• Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
• Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
• Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.

Physical Demands

• Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required
• Must pass annual eye examination, to prove near vision acuity in at least one eye is capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent type and size letter at the distance designated on the chart but not less than 12” with or without correction. Shall take a color contrast differentiation test. The exam should demonstrate the capability of distinguishing and differentiating contrast among colors or shades of gray used in the method as determined by the employer. Color perception is desirable in some specific applications but is not considered essential for all examinations. The contrast differentiation to be conducted upon initial certification and at five year intervals thereafter.  It shall be the employer’s responsibility to establish and enforce visual requirements for those in his/her
• Eye examinations shall be administered by an Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, Medical Doctor, Registered Nurse, Certified Physician’s Assistant, or by other ophthalmic medical personnel.

Work Environment

The majority of work will be spent in laboratory and manufacturing conditions performing inspections.

Required Training

All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager.

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Pressure Assembler

• Reports To Focus Factory Manager
  

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

▪ High School diploma or GED
▪ 6 – 12 months related experience and/or training preferred

Essential Functions Statements

▪ Pre-calibration, read special calibrating sheets.
▪ Read ISO procedures and blueprints.
▪ Knowledge of all model options
▪ Knowledge of torque wrench charts
▪ Work with application Engineer on special calibrations
▪ Communication with Sub-Weld, Sub-Assembly, and Quality Control
▪ Read and follow Job Orders to fill orders and pull parts.
▪ Assemble using drill press, screw drivers, torque wrenches and hammers.
▪ Build switches per Job Order.
▪ Calibrate every switch using a test stand.
▪ Put covers on switches and scale the inside.
▪ Close orders in computer and send to shipping or End of Line inspection.
▪ Organize inventory and understand how it works.
▪ Adhere to guidelines and procedures proscribed by ISO 9001.
▪ All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.

Required Skills

▪ Basic computer skills.
▪ Detail-oriented.
▪ Basic Math: the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statements

• Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
• Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions.  Ability to accept accountability.
• Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
• Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
• Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.

Physical Demands

▪ Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required
overtime.
▪ Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

▪ Exposed to moderate noise and temperatures.
▪ Exposed to dust and some chemical processes.

Required Training

All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager.  Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department.

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Sensor Technician

• Reports To Focused Factory Manager

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED

Essential Functions Statement

• Demonstrate knowledge of Oxygen/Acetylene soldering & brazing and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) principles and practices.
• Interpret and fabricate parts from drawings.
• Demonstrate Safe behavior and techniques for storing and handling cylinders.
• Demonstrate the proper use of Equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of soldering/brazing, weld inspection and testing principles and practices.
• All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.

Required Skills

• Soldering/Brazing, Welding, & Mechanical skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Proper use of measuring devices to determine size, length, angle, and distance.
• Good effective proactive communications with Supervision, Production and Support personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and equipment manuals.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic Math: the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals.

Position Qualifications

• Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
• Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
• Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
• Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
• Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.

Physical Demands

• Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required overtime.

Work Environment

Employees are exposed to dust, welding arc rays, welding fumes, gas fumes, sulfur-based cutting oil, grinding, moderate to high noise volume, and moderate temperatures. Appropriate Safety PPE is provided.

Required Training

All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager. Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department.

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Tig Welder

• Reports to Factory Focus Manager

SUMMARY

The position of Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTAW) is to provide a quality-welded product to the Pressure/Level focus factories and any other cross-functional Departments.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement

• Demonstrate knowledge of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) principles and practices.

• Interpret written welding procedures.

• Interpret and fabricate parts from drawings and welding symbols.

• Demonstrate Safe behavior and techniques for storing and handling cylinders.

• Demonstrate the proper use of Equipment.

• Demonstrate compliance to equipment preventative maintenance (PM) program.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Welding Inspection and testing principles and practices.

• Demonstrate welding capabilities for Carbon Steel, 316 Stainless Steel Alloy 20, Monel and Hastelloy

• Responsible for maintaining the 5S rules and practices in assigned work center.

• Process knowledge in LEAN Manufacturing Principles and their application

• Adhere to guidelines and procedures proscribed by ISO 9001: 2008

• All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED

• Minimum 2 years Tig Welding experience

• Experience in leading a work cell of 3+ Tig operators

• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Welding & Mechanical skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Proper use of measuring devices to determine size, length, angle, and distance

• Basic Math: the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

• Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.

• Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.

• Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.

• Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.

• Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all schedules hours and any required overtime.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee is exposed to dust, welding arc rays, welding fumes, gas fumes, sulfur-based cutting oil, grinding and sharp chips from machining, moderate to high noise volume, and moderate temperatures.  Appropriate Safety PPE is provided.

REQUIRED TRAINING

All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager.  Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department.