Engineer

About Us

Infinitum has raised the bar for a new generation of motor that is better for the planet and people. The company’s patented air core motors offer superior performance in half the weight and size, at a fraction of the carbon footprint of traditional motors, making them pound for pound the most efficient in the world. Infinitum motors open up sustainable design possibilities for the machines we rely on to be smaller, lighter and quieter, improving our quality of life while also saving energy and reducing waste. Based in Austin, Texas, Infinitum is led by a team of industry experts and pioneers. To learn more, visit goinfinitum.com.

Position: Principal Engineer, PCB Technology

Location: Austin, TX (HQ)

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer

Job Overview

The Principal Engineer, PCB Technology reports to the CTO and is responsible for directing the development and continuous improvement of Infinitum’s PCB stators. This includes definition, system verification testing as well as the direct support to the R&D, Manufacturing and Quality teams. This individual is a key contributor to the qualification of new stator designs that are produced in-house, or from supplier partners using a wide variety of laboratory and analytical equipment. The candidate is expected to possess and/or quickly gain complete knowledge of the Characterization Lab equipment and its use. The individual is expected to add to Infinitum’s Intellectual Property portfolio by leveraging novel approaches in design or methods that result in performance improvements and/ or cost reductions. The candidate directs the activities of the Stator CAM team outputting NC and test data files for the shop floor and process routes (batch cards).

Job Description

· Define and develop manufacturing process for heavy copper PCBs.

· Specify and engage PCB manufacturing equipment suppliers in process qualification.

· Work with the Product Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing groups to transfer products to production seamlessly.

· Design, simulate, prototype, and test circuitry and systems.

· Act as liaison between PCB stator suppliers and R&D/Engineering.

· Evaluate and characterize new products.

· Create datasheets, application notes, training material and other product documentation.

· Work independently and with other members of the team on various projects involving Infinitum motor platforms.

· Troubleshoot, optimize and perform detailed failure analysis on products in order to make DFM improvements and insert early stage testing.

· Support corporate New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts.