Rochester Sensors

Application Engineer

• Own and sustain Rochester Sensors’ production product portfolio, including propane and industrial mechanical gauges, reed switch probes, guided wave radar, capacitance, and hall-effect position sensors
• Own assigned product lines in production, including 3D models, drawings, bills of materials, and product specifications
• Initiate, manage, and release engineering changes through the ECO/ECN process and ERP system
• Evaluate proposed changes for form, fit, function, interchangeability, and certification impact
• Create and maintain DFMEAs for assigned products
• Plan and execute verification and validation testing and document results in test reports
• Lead cost reduction and VA/VE projects through design, material, and supplier changes
• Investigate field returns, customer complaints, and production issues; drive root cause analysis and corrective action through design or process fixes
• Support product certifications and regulatory compliance, including UL intrinsic safety, ATEX, CE, RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65
• Manage component obsolescence and supplier or material changes, including qualification of alternates
• Support product transfers between Dallas, Mexico, Brussels, and UK facilities
• Take over ownership of new products from the NPI team at production release
• Structure and maintain product assemblies and bills of materials in the ERP system, integrating mechanical, electrical, and firmware components and revisions
• Provide technical support to production, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and sales
• Provide design-for-manufacturability input and hands-on troubleshooting on the production floor
• Serve as a technical contact for customers on application questions, product modifications, and issue resolution
• Support Quality Management System policies and procedures

Applications Engineer II

Engineer

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, fixtures, tooling, jigs, and manufacturing aids using SolidWorks
• Create and maintain 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, BOMs, engineering specifications, and revision-controlled documentation
• Apply GD&T, tolerancing, material specifications, and design principles to ensure manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, and cost effectiveness
• Support CNC machining operations, including milling, turning, drilling, and tapping
• Collaborate with machinists and CNC programmers to improve manufacturability, reduce cycle times, minimize scrap, and enhance production efficiency
• Develop and improve fixtures, work-holding solutions, manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standardized procedures
• Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshoot manufacturing and mechanical issues, implementing corrective actions
• Support new product introductions, prototype development, production launches, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects
• Leverage AI and digital engineering tools for productivity, technical analysis, documentation, problem solving, data analysis, and process optimization
• Work directly with shop floor personnel to resolve production issues, validate manufactured components, and translate engineering requirements into practical manufacturing solutions

Manufacturing Engineer I

Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain global trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks
• Manage export control classifications for products, software, technology, and technical data, including ECCN determinations and export jurisdiction reviews
• Oversee restricted party screening and sanctions compliance activities involving sanctioned countries, restricted entities, embargoed destinations, and prohibited end uses
• Lead global export licensing activities and coordinate submissions, authorizations, disclosures, audits, and inquiries involving government regulatory agencies
• Conduct enterprise-wide trade compliance risk assessments, compliance reviews, and monitoring activities
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure compliant import and export operations
• Evaluate the impact of evolving trade regulations, sanctions, tariffs, embargoes, and geopolitical developments and communicate risks and recommendations to leadership
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training programs and awareness initiatives
• Lead cross-functional compliance projects and facilitate compliance governance activities
• Provide guidance on complex trade compliance matters
• Prepare compliance metrics, risk assessments, audit results, and program updates for senior leadership

Global Export Compliance Manager

Mechanical Engineer

• Design the mechanical architecture for advanced liquid level sensing systems, including guided wave radar probes, capacitive sensing structures, and ultrasonic sensor housings
• Develop sensor designs capable of surviving years of operation in extreme duty cycles
• Design systems to withstand severe vibration and mechanical shock, extreme temperatures (–40°C to +125°C+), fluid exposure and chemical attack, dust, contamination, and pressure variations
• Focus on structural integrity, sealing and environmental protection, electronics packaging, probe and waveguide design, and durable, corrosion-resistant material selection
• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations
• Solve vibration-induced fatigue, thermal expansion mismatch, fluid interaction, and ruggedized electronics packaging reliability problems
• Design and perform FEA analysis for rapid failure analysis
• Own mechanical design from concept through production
• Lead prototype development, testing, and design iteration
• Balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost in design decisions
• Work within automotive-grade development systems including APQP, DFMEA / PFMEA, and design verification and validation testing
• Support processes aligned with IATF 16949 quality systems

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Technical Project Manager

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects from concept through completion
• Lead and manage projects through planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestone timing, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies
• Support engineering planning and effort estimation across the New Product Introduction process
• Coordinate cross-functional team alignment and commitments across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test Lab, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service
• Monitor project performance and communicate status, risks, and milestones to management and stakeholders
• Manage customer communications regarding project scope, timelines, deliverables, and change requests
• Identify and mitigate project risks
• Facilitate project meetings, establish action plans, and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulations
• Track project costs, labor utilization, and capital expenditures
• Support product development and engineering change management processes
• Review technical documentation, specifications, and project deliverables
• Coordinate supplier and contractor activities when necessary
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain project documentation, reports, metrics, and records
• Analyze project data, identify trends, and recommend process and performance improvements
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, internal teams, and external partners
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Utilize project management software and Microsoft Office applications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Engineering Project Manager

Electrical Engineer

• Own the electrical design of sensing products from concept through production release, including requirements, architecture, detailed design, prototyping, validation, and launch support
• Design high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuitry, including sensor interface electronics, signal conditioning, power management, and embedded microcontroller systems
• Own PCB design through schematic capture, layout direction, stackup and grounding decisions, design for manufacturability, and hands-on board bring-up and debug
• Develop electronics that perform reliably in extreme temperatures, high vibration and mechanical shock, electrical noise and EMI, and chemical and environmental contamination
• Work closely with firmware engineers on board bring-up, communication interfaces, and system-level integration
• Lead isolation of problems crossing the hardware and firmware boundary
• Plan and execute design verification and product validation, including environmental, thermal, vibration, EMC, ingress, and accelerated-life testing
• Lead structured root cause analysis on design, validation, production, and field issues, and drive corrective action through closure
• Support manufacturing readiness and design for manufacturability
• Respond to production and supplier issues as the responsible design engineer
• Serve as technical owner of assigned products, manage technical risk, and be accountable for field performance
• Influence quality, manufacturing, firmware, suppliers, and customers without direct authority
• Support customer and OEM technical interaction, including application questions, integration support, and field investigations
• Contribute to engineering standards, component libraries, design review practice, and validation planning

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

• Serve as the primary interface between Manufacturing, Engineering departments, and plants
• Facilitate and execute Continuous Improvement (CI) projects
• Integrate LEAN/CI approaches and lead cultural change
• Implement lean product development, lean manufacturing principles, and process/product flow optimization
• Provide DFx guidance to Design Engineering during new product design and development
• Develop cost-effective tooling, fixtures, and test platforms
• Support NPI production ramp efforts, production balancing between plants, and initiatives aligned with Rochester’s business strategy
• Participate in product development reviews to ensure manufacturing engineering and operations readiness
• Run kaizen events, rapid problem-solving exercises, and learning events
• Drive factory yield improvements through data capture systems, process enhancements, design changes, and early design input
• Execute and manage capital and noncapital projects, including cost reduction and transitions
• Improve unit cost management, quality measures, productivity, escapes, and first-pass yields
• Drive Built-in Quality deployment, reduction of quality escapes, and Cost of Quality
• Support Quality Management System policies and procedures
• Provide data and justification for capital equipment needs, including process management and installation
• Drive adherence to department budgets
• Provide hands-on support for Annual Operating Plan targets, including On-Time Delivery, PPM, DPM, cycle-time reduction, first-pass yield, material and labor cost, supplier quality, scrap, rework, and supplier lead time

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Develop and maintain complex financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Analyze financial statements and operational data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management
• Collaborate with accounting and business administration teams to ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal controls
• Use pivot tables and macros to streamline data analysis and automate routine financial processes
• Support corporate finance activities, including capital expenditure analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and risk assessments
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability
• Forecast business performance and support strategic planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support corporate finance initiatives
• Serve on related committees and participate in meetings as required
• Support company goals and objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates

Applications Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer I

Global Export Compliance Manager

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Engineering Project Manager

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Applications Engineer II

Senior Financial Analyst