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Join the Synchrony Team

If you like to be challenged and are among the best and brightest in your field, Synchrony® would like to hear from you. We value the knowledge and experience of our team members and recognize the valuable contributions our employees bring to the company.

 

If you've got an entrepreneurial spirit that can help take our products to market, please explore the opportunities that Synchrony has to offer.

Synchrony careers

Current Synchrony Career Opportunities

  

Engineering Office Administrator

Embedded Computer Engineer

Client Side Computer Engineer

Production Mechanical Engineer

Production Electrical Engineer
Machinist
Engineer

 

 

 

- How to apply for Synchrony Careers

 

 

 

Engineering Office Administrator

As a member of the Engineering Department, the Engineering Office Administrator will support the entire Engineering Department and will coordinate the department's needs which include presentation development, reports, spreadsheets, document maintenance, drawing filings and control, ordering supplies, and timesheet management.

 

Essential duties and responsibilities include maintaining a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence. Maintains computer based documents such as engineering parts history, cross reference reports and equipment specifications. Maintain Engineering Department forms directory and organizes and maintains print files and reviews drafts for appropriateness and grammatical correctness. You must be able to utilize a variety of software packages including PowerPoint with imbedded Excel and/or graphic requirements.

 

You will be required to maintain senior management appointment calendar accuracy including changes and all updates. Provide a positive working attitude that projects Synchrony Inc. culture.

 

A high school diploma is required. A minimum of a two year business or administrative degree is desired.

 

 

 

 

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Embedded Computer Engineer

As a member of the R&D Team, the Software Engineer is responsible for all phases of the software development lifecycle for products running on Synchrony's embedded and client platforms.


Primary applications that the Software Engineer will develop and support include:

  • Developing, testing and supporting Linux-based micro-controller applications that run on Synchrony's controllers. Applications are written in C and C++
  • Developing, testing and supporting other modules to support the embedded application. These modules may include device drivers, communications tasks, boot loaders, utility programs, control algorithms, etc.
  • Developing, testing and supporting DSP-based applications that run on Synchrony's controllers
  • Configuring the Linux Operating System for use on Synchrony's embedded controllers

 

Other functions that the Software Engineer may perform include:

  • Java-based and browser-based graphical programs that allow users to interact with Synchrony's embedded controllers
  • Java-based programs that retrieve, present, analyze and store data generated by Synchrony's embedded controllers

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science, (Masters degree preferred)
  • Strong programming skills with good working knowledge of C and C++
  • Education and/or experience with Linux (kernel configuration, file systems, package management, tools, etc.)
  • Strong communication skills
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

 

Other Useful Skills

  • Education and/or experience with Java and web technologies
  • Education and/or experience with software development methodologies, control theory, rotating machines
  • Education and/or experience with operating systems components and embedded control platforms

 

 

 

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Client Side Computer Engineer

As a member of the R&D Team, the Software Engineer is responsible for all phases of the software development lifecycle for products running on Synchrony's embedded and client platforms.

 

Primary applications that the Software Engineer will develop and support include:

  • Java-based and browser-based graphical programs that allow users to interact with Synchrony's embedded controllers
  • Java-based programs that retrieve, present, analyze and store data generated by Synchrony's embedded controllers

 

Other functions that the Software Engineer may perform include:

  • Developing, testing and supporting Linux-based micro-controller applications that run on Synchrony's controllers. Applications are written in C and C++
  • Developing, testing and supporting other modules to support the embedded application. These modules may include device drivers, communications tasks, boot loaders, utility programs, control algorithms, etc.
  • Developing, testing and supporting DSP-based applications that run on Synchrony's controllers
  • Configuring the Linux Operating System for use on Synchrony's embedded controllers

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (Masters degree preferred)
  • Strong programming skills with good working knowledge of Java and web technologies
  • Strong communication skills
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

 

Other Useful Skills

  • Education and/or experience with operating systems components and embedded control platforms
  • Education and/or experience with C and C++
  • Education and/or experience with software development methodologies, control theory, rotating machines
  • Education and/or experience with Linux (kernel configuration, file systems, package management, tools, etc.)

 

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Production Mechanical Engineer

As a member of the Production team, this engineer will contribute to the development and implementation of manufacturing process technologies, methods and techniques. Lead and coordinate the implementation of product design changes. Maintains integrity of product bills of materials, manufacturing routings, and cost estimates. Resolve problems inhibiting the efficient flow of the production process.

 

Requirements

  • BS (MS or higher preferred) in Mechanical Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with SolidWorks and 3-D modeling is a plus
  • Experience with electronics (PCBs, electronic enclosures, or similar) is also beneficial

 

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Production Electrical Engineer

As a member of the Production team, this engineer will ensure that the company's manufacturing processes provide products that are world-class in quality and reliability. Provide technical support to production personnel and assist in the transition from R&D Engineering to Production. Lead and coordinate the implementation of product design changes. Maintains integrity of product bills of materials, manufacturing routings, and cost estimates. Resolve problems inhibiting the efficient flow of the production process, including troubleshooting electrical assemblies and software. Assists in the preparation of new product cost estimates and assists Purchasing in the evaluation and selection of vendors.

 

Requirements

  • BS (MS or higher preferred) in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with SolidWorks and 3-D modeling or similar is a plus
  • Experience with electronics (PCBs, electronic enclosures, and cable assemblies) is also beneficial

 

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Machinist

As a machinist at Synchrony, you will fabricate components used in high-speed rotating products. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, challenging environment. You will be making a wide variety of parts in small quantities. You will be responsible for all machining work necessary to take a job from raw material to finished product including final inspection.

 

Our machinists are highly valued members of our engineering team. You will interact with design engineers to make sure the precision parts we require can be manufactured efficiently with high quality.

 

Minimum Requirements

  • 2-year certificate in machining technology from a recognized program or equivalent on-the-job training
  • Strong knowledge of turning, milling, and grinding operations
  • Experience with at least one CNC programming language (preferably ProtoTRAK)
  • Welding experience or certificate a strong plus

 

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Engineer

As a member of our engineering team you will design, develop, and test prototype products and assist transition to volume production. If you have solid work experience in one of these specialties we would like to talk with you: magnetic bearings, high speed motors and drives, rotordynamics, vibrations, solid modeling, embedded systems, controls, industrial control panel design, power electronics , National Instruments/LabVIEW development, or PCBA design.

 

Minimum Requirements

  • BS or MS in Engineering or Applied Physics from an ABET-accredited program
  • One or more years progressively responsible engineering experience (internships or co-op experience will be considered)
  • Able to obtain a Department of Defense Security Clearance (U.S. citizen)

 

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Applying for Careers at Synchrony

Synchrony possesses world-class expertise in the development and manufacture of mechatronics - intelligent systems comprised of mechanical and electronic components. Our unique and proprietary systems magnetically support and spin high-speed rotating machinery.

 

Founded in 1993, Synchrony brings a spirit of engineering excellence, bold innovation and creativity to improving rotating machinery and power conversion systems. The company develops and delivers world-class products that maximize the ROI, energy savings, and environmental benefit of its customers' machines. Learn more about our technology in the Synchrony Knowledge Center.

 

Synchrony is headquartered in Roanoke County, Virginia.

 

Synchrony offers competitive compensation and benefits (including medical, dental, disability, and 401(k) with employer match) in a fast-paced yet friendly and professional work environment. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about us by visiting our website at www.synchrony.com.

 

*Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume with salary history in MS Word format to: careers@synchrony.com.

 

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