Jobs at SonTek/YSI

SonTek/YSI, a thriving manufacturer of high quality acoustic Doppler instruments used for water velocity and flow measurement, is presently seeking an energetic individual to join our San Diego-based team as an applications engineer in coastal/oceanographic technical sales. Ideal candidates will have the following minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote SonTek instruments into the coastal/oceanographic customer base, including technical education, preparing competitive strategies, and writing relevant documentation to support this effort.
• Support all sales channels including direct sales to customers and via independent selling partners.
• Write technical papers and application notes, and travel to conferences and exhibitions in support of the SonTek product line.
• Demonstrate sufficient expertise in the application of SonTek products to help grow company market share within targeted marketing areas around the world.
• Help develop sales/marketing tools, strategies, and tactics to support the SonTek product line.
• Assist in business planning process, setting sales goals, and working with various sales channels to achieve them.

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. degree in applied science or engineering with a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience in a coastal or oceanographic application.
• Basic understanding of vector mathematics.
• Able to discuss ongoing projects with leading scientists and researchers around the world.
• Knowledge or direct experience in projects involving water current measurement, sediment transport, turbulence, wave direction, or coastal dynamics is a plus.
• Previous experience in business development, consulting, or technical sales in the marine industry is preferred.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

Tasks

• Assist sales staff in responding to general inquiries.
• Write and follow-up on quotations.
• Prepare sales proposals.
• Document customer issues in CRM system; prepare monthly reports.
• Organize and attend relevant tradeshows and related events.
• Demonstrate products onsite or from small boats.
• Diagnose instrument problems and provide solutions to customers.
• Write application notes.
• Visit customer sites directly or with an outside representative.
• Occasionally travel domestically and/or internationally (may be up to 50% at times).
• Become an expert in the functional and application of the SonTek coastal/oceanographic product line.
• Develop appropriate materials to train customers and representatives worldwide.
• Assist in the preparation and planning for product advertising, tradeshows, and distribution.

Resume:

Email resume (in Word, PDF, or plain text format) to:
jobs@sontek.com (Subject: Application Engineer)

• Or, you can mail your resume to:

SonTek/YSI
Attn: Human Resources
9940 Summers Ridge Road
San Diego, CA 92121-3091

SonTek/YSI, a thriving manufacturer of high quality acoustic Doppler instruments used for water velocity and flow measurement, is presently seeking an energetic individual to join our San Diego-based team as the principal development scientist and oceanographer in support and growth of SonTek's coastal oceanography product line. Ideal candidates will have the following minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a vigorous technical program applied to growing SonTek's coastal oceanography product line.
• Proactively engage the scientific community and SonTek's engineers with applied research using the company's core technologies.
• Identify emerging technologies and applications pertinent to the product line and coordinate implementation/incorporation in a project-oriented framework involving company's R&D and Sales & Marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a MS (PhD preferred) in one of the following areas (or equivalent): Physical Oceanography, Fluid Dynamics, Applied Acoustics, Physics, Ocean Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in project-based work.
• Knowledge and experience in the fundamental theories, concepts, and current state-of-the-art research and/or technology development in the area of coastal oceanography or environmental fluid dynamics, including, but not limited to, measuring turbulence, mixing, coastal zone currents, directional surface waves, bottom boundary layer dynamics and sediment transport.
• Strong understanding of underwater acoustics is a plus.
• Able to work in the field (e.g., beach, estuary, bay, coastal zone, etc.).
• Occasionally able to go to sea on a small boat and/or research vessel.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Competencies

• Programming experience in MATLAB, IDL, or similar environment.
• Perform data analysis in the frequency-domain (spectral data).
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills required.
• Knowledge of programming in C/C++ and/or embedded firmware design is a plus.

Tasks

• Annually publish (author or co-author) at least two articles in a recognized scientific journal or trade magazine.
• Occasionally travel domestically and/or internationally.
• Engage scientific community in high-level discussion.
• Attend relevant industry tradeshows and scientific conferences.
• Assist Technical Support, Sales, and R&D staff with high-level data analysis and interpretation.
• Perform complex time-series analysis.
• Write code/programs to expedite and expand data analysis capabilities, including that of directional surface wave data.
• Interface with Sales/Marketing and R&D staff on product development projects.
• Become an expert in the functional and application of the SonTek coastal oceanography product line.

Resume:

• Email resume (in Word, PDF, or plain text format) to:
  jobs@sontek.com (Subject: Oceanographic Scientist)
• Or, you can mail your resume to:

SonTek/YSI
Attn: Human Resources
9940 Summers Ridge Road
San Diego, CA 92121-3091

SonTek/YSI, a thriving manufacturer of high quality acoustic Doppler instruments used for water velocity and flow measurement, is presently seeking an energetic individual to join our San Diego-based team as an electronics engineer to support the growth of SonTek's product line. Ideal candidates will have the following minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuits, components, and integrated systems using ferroelectric, nonlinear, dielectric, phosphorescent, photo-conductive, and thermoelectric properties of materials.
• Design test control apparatus and equipment, determine procedures for testing products, and direct engineering personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment.
• Develop new applications of conductive properties of metallic and nonmetallic materials used in components, and in application of components to products or systems.
• Direct field operations and maintenance of electronic installations.
• Evaluate operational systems and recommend design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements.
• Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.

Qualifications

• Electronics/Systems Engineer
• BSEE or MSEE in EE or related field
• 5+ years of experience in the design of analog and digital circuits
• Excellent math and systems background, experience with PCB layout tools, excellent programming skills
• Experience with digital signal processing, FPGA’s, acoustic instrumentation, and manufacturing engineering are highly desirable

Competencies

• Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason eve when dealing with emotional topics.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities’ strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Resume:

• Email resume (in Word, PDF, or plain text format) to:
  jobs@sontek.com (Subject: Electronics Engineer)
• Or, you can mail your resume to:

SonTek/YSI
Attn: Human Resources
9940 Summers Ridge Road
San Diego, CA 92121-3091

SonTek/YSI, a thriving manufacturer of high quality acoustic Doppler instruments used for water velocity and flow measurement, is presently seeking an energetic individual to join our San Diego-based team as an electronics test technician to support the growth of SonTek's product line. Ideal candidates will have the following minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate returned products and provide root cause analysis
• Set up test equipment to troubleshoot product failures
• Perform final assembly and test customer returned instruments
• Use signal generator, frequency meter, test computer and/or spectrum analyzer to test instruments
• Read test manuals, product specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Test instruments, compare results with specifications, record test data and plots results on graphs
• Interface with engineers, technicians, production personnel, technical support engineers and others regarding test results and solution implementation
• Provide periodic repair status, capture service data, and prepare detailed reports to management

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) in electronics technology or equivalent academia from a technical school, plus 2 years of related work experience
• In lieu of education, 3-5 years of progressive work experience in testing computer systems, medical, or electronic instrumentation
• Proficiency to compute rate, ratio, and interpret basic algebra and geometry concepts

Competencies

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with demonstrable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Results-oriented with proven leadership skills and ability to take charge in processing repairs expeditiously with minimal supervision
• Work within dynamic environment with customer delivery pressure
• Excellent rework and soldering skills
• Experienced in diagnosing and troubleshooting digital and/or analog circuits

Resume:

• Email resume (in Word, PDF, or plain text format) to:
  jobs@sontek.com (Subject: Electronics Test Technician)
• Or, you can mail your resume to:

SonTek/YSI
Attn: Human Resources
9940 Summers Ridge Road
San Diego, CA 92121-3091

SonTek/YSI, a thriving manufacturer of high quality acoustic Doppler instruments used for water velocity and flow measurement, is presently seeking an energetic individual to join our San Diego-based team as a repair manager to support the growth of SonTek's product line. Ideal candidates will have the following minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Repair Order acceptance, providing realistic ship dates and meeting these dates, work flow planning, scheduling and shipping products based on promised ship date.
• Develop and manage resources (people, equipment, materials) to optimize production output with respect to delivery, quality, and cost.
• Coordinate activities of various departments to ensure that all areas are working on the appropriate tasks to meet deadlines.
• Work with the Repairs Team to develop and implement materials management strategy for repair materials inventory (make/buy, Kanban/MRP, repair orders master scheduling, inventory levels, etc) and keep inventory at optimum level.
• Establish budgets and operating targets.
• Collect data on repairs, field, and out-of-box failures, and participate in Product Team meetings to help effectively improve the product performance and processes.
• Analyze operational performance (on time delivery, profitability, cost, inventory levels, etc) and develop strategies for improvements.
• Train staff and provide development.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Support, and Operations to develop strategies for global repair facilities.
• Work with Purchasing and Planner to obtain and schedule materials based on production forecasts or customer orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field and 3-5 years of manufacturing experience
• Training in formal problem solving and operational analysis is desired
• Must be able to communicate with superiors, peers, and subordinates in a professional manner
• Demonstrate initiative and willingness to seek out improvement through the use of manufacturing tools
• Develop plans that meet a variety of goals simultaneously and be able to change these plans as business conditions change
• Use Analysis tools to determine opportunities for improvement
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) is desired
• Working knowledge of Oracle or other ERP system is preferred

Resume:

• Email resume (in Word, PDF, or plain text format) to:
  jobs@sontek.com (Subject: Repair Production Manager)
• Or, you can mail your resume to:

SonTek/YSI
Attn: Human Resources
9940 Summers Ridge Road
San Diego, CA 92121-3091

SonTek/YSI, a thriving manufacturer of high quality acoustic Doppler instruments used for water velocity and flow measurement, is presently seeking an energetic individual to join our San Diego-based team as a service and repairs scheduler to support the growth of SonTek's product line. Ideal candidates will have the following minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and maintaining the day-to-day repairs activities, including, but not limited to receiving and processing repair orders (50%).  Additional time will be spent on all aspects of the Repair Center’s RMA operation requirements and other clerical functions within the repair center as well as other areas of the company (50%).
• Interact with customers via telephone, fax, and email on a daily basis.
• Plan and maintain a repair schedule based on customer needs and resource capacity.
• Receive repair orders in Oracle Depot Repair Database.
• Manage repairs inventory requirements and allocate parts to repair orders.
• Gather data and information to prepare and submit repair quotations to customers.
• Maintain the return of material from Authorized Service Centers (testing of material for reject to vendor, scrap at factory, repair if possible).

Qualifications

• Previous experience in material management either in manufacturing or repair center environment preferred.
• Must have previous scheduling or RMA operations experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Scheduling/Planning experience or background with electronics equipment a plus.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Work within dynamic environment with customer delivery pressure.
• Ability to multi-task.

Resume:

• Email resume (in Word, PDF, or plain text format) to:
  jobs@sontek.com (Subject: Service/Repairs Scheduler)
• Or, you can mail your resume to:

SonTek/YSI
Attn: Human Resources
9940 Summers Ridge Road
San Diego, CA 92121-3091