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Director Furnace Design Technology
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Job Description
Leads all aspects of the design and development
of electro/mechanical industrial heat-treating furnaces used in material
processing for crystal growing in an Argon atmosphere. Provides
guidance cross-functionally on the inspection, testing, startup, safety
and repair of GT DSS furnaces.
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Design and develop new equipment
and modifications to legacy equipment.
- Knowledge of high voltage,
high temperature output furnaces.
- Drives Intellectual Property
initiatives and patent processes for Furnace line of products.
- Sets up and conducts tests
of completed furnaces and/or related mechanical, electrical, pneumatic,
and hydraulic components and systems under operational conditions.
- Analyzes indicated and calculated
test results in relation to design specifications, test objectives,
and local environment protection regulations.
- Discusses work assignments
with Field Service representatives to ensure safety, upgrades and design
modifications.
- Reviews Reports from the field
for modifications and improvements for next generation product lines.
- Works with Field Service as
final point of escalation to resolve installation, startup, safety or
repair issues.
- Stays abreast of market and
technical innovations as they relate to furnace design technology, features
and enhancements.
- Interfaces with Product management
on customer & market requirements for furnace technology.
- Maintains and prepares written
reports, manuals, blueprints, schematic drawings and other communications
as requested.
- Consults with Engineering
department and Field Service about issues involving equipment performance,
customer satisfaction, and suggestions for product design improvements.
Education and Experience Required:
- Experience in design, design
setup, of mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic
and combustion systems is required.
- Knowledge of PLCs preferred.
- Deep knowledge of the design,
development and functionality of high temperature furnaces is required.
- Experience with structural
and functional characteristics of industrial heat-treating furnaces.
- Demonstrated experience in
patenting of furnace technology, preferably as a key contributor or
holder of furnace technology patents.
- Ability to present and convey
technical knowledge in a manner appropriate to diverse audiences ranging
from technical personnel, management and board level stakeholders and
industry analysts.
- 15+ years experience.
- Supervisory skills required.
- An M.S. Degree in M.E. or
E.E. or higher is preferred.
- Availability for international
travel is required.
Your ability to thrive in a flexible
team environment, demonstrate critical decision-making skills, and have
strong interpersonal and communication abilities will ensure your success
in this role. Bring your strong work ethic, high energy, and good organizational
and multitasking skills to this team environment and get ready for the
next step in your career.
Location:
Merrimack, NH.
Please forward your current resume or CV to
job@gtsolar.com
GT Solar Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation Package
- Base - $130,000 - $160,000
commensurate with experience
- Target Incentive – 15% of
Base Salary (Upside to 3x Target)
- Relocation Package – Up
to 50K
- Employee Benefits Package
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Posted November 7, 2007
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