Research Engineer / Scientist

Immersion Corporation is an energetic, innovative organization that develops and licenses cutting-edge "TouchSense" technology. This technology, known as force feedback or haptics, enables users to experience compelling tactile sensations when interacting with their computers.  Immersion’s technology has broad appeal and is licensed to product manufacturers in the medical, automotive and gaming markets.

 

Immersion Corp has an immediate opening for a Research Engineer/Scientist at its San Jose office.  This position will be responsible for advancing Immersion’s haptic technology through close collaboration with the Immersion’s research team and external research organizations such as universities and industrial research partners.  The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a background in haptics, user interface design or human-computer interfaces that is familiar with research and development methods and practices.  The candidate must be a confident, clear and concise communicator in speech and written materials.  A passion for pushing the envelope through partnerships and collaboration is an essential component for this position. The candidate must also be interested in learning or have knowledge of joint development contracts, intellectual property law and grant administration.

 

An in-depth, technical knowledge of at least one area of Haptics (interface design, electromechanical design, control systems, robotics, etc.) is required for this position.

 

Specific Responsibilities:Conduct research and development into haptics and user interfaces Liaison with external research organizationsNegotiate joint research and development contracts, including intellectual property rightsCoordinate internal and external research projectsIndependently identify and follow-up on collaborative research opportunitiesMaintain strong academic and industrial research contactsIdentify and report on global research trends, players and funding sourcesOrganize/conduct workshops, conference events, panel discussions to support Immersion’s research activitiesStimulate academic and industrial research directions through sponsored research, indirect support and thought leadershipTravel as needed to support partnerships, conferences, etc.



Required SkillsM. Eng or Ph.d. in Haptics, User interface or Human Computer Interface or related field5+ years experience in haptics or a related fieldExperience with collaborative research projects.Demonstrated innovation (publications, design awards, patents, etc.) Direct experience with industrial research



Desired Skills:Experience in user interface designExperience in usability research, experiment design and analysisProgramming skills (Visual Studio/C++, MATLAB, etc.)Electromechanical designControl systems engineering



To apply visit our Careers page at http://www.immersion.com/

 

Principals only.  No recruiters please.

 

Immersion - An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Immersion's policy is to comply with all applicable laws and to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to non-job-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.