Porous Materials, Inc.

Career Opportunities @ PMI

Porous Materials, Inc. offers a variety of career opportunities in technical and non-technical fields. As a small but rapidly growing company, we are continually looking for qualified and motivated professionals to join our team.

We invite you to email your resume to the Human Resources Department info@pmiapp.com or send it with a cover letter to the address below.

ATTN: Human Resources Department
Porous Materials, Inc.
20 Dutch Mill Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850

Programmer

  1. Science – Practical:
    • How to use a volt meter to measure voltage and resistance
    • Difference between Absolute, Differential, and Gauge pressure
    • Follow an electrical schematic and plumbing diagram
    • Compare two values and determine percentage error
  2. Science – Theoretical:
    • Relationship between gas, pressure, volume, and temperature (Ideal Gas Law)
    • Relationship between voltage, current, and resistance
      • Relationship between surface tension, contact angel, pore size, and pressure
  3. Programming – Practical:
    • Version control systems – how to use and why
    • Collaboration with other programmers on the same project
    • Process Control – programming for real-world applications
    • Data Acquisition – averaging, filtering
    • Embedded Systems – low level programming
    • Creating a final redistributable product
  4. Programming – Theoretical:
    • Object Oriented Programming – what is it, when is it useful
    • Java naming conventions, Javadoc, why these are important
    • VB6 – limitations and how to get around them
  5. IT:
    • Build and fix computers
    • Recover files
    • Network connections – debug and configure
    • Linux – mail server, network gateway, file server
    • Windows applications setup and maintenance
    • RS232 connections – debug and configure
  6. Customer Support:
    • Communication skills
    • Phone, email, and in-person support
    • Field Service
    • Installation and training
    • Sales and presentations
  7. Mechanical:
    • Pipe thread, Swagelok, HIP fittings – when and how to use them
    • Leak detection
  8. Qualificaitons/Experience:
    • Associates degree in Computer Science

CAD Designer/CAD Draftsman

Porous Materials Inc. is seeking a mechanical drafter with proficiency in 3D CAD (preferably Solid Works) and in AutoCAD.

  1. Drafter will work with machinists and assembly technicians to design components of machines that test the porosity of materials.
  2. Will create 3D renderings of steel/aluminum/PVD parts, wiring diagrams and assemblies.
  3. Verifies from source documents and by preparing scale drawings., checks dimensions, tolerances, materials specified and other such data required to produce a workable reference detailed drawing.
  4. Responsibilities also include managing a database of CAD drawings, compiling comprehensive bills of materials for new machines and ensuring that all machines are completely documented.
  5. Knowledge of fluid mechanics and machining is a plus.

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