Job Description

Who We Are

More than 30 years ago, 3D Systems brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing industry. Today, as the leading additive manufacturing solutions partner, we bring innovation, performance, and reliability to every interaction - empowering our customers to create products and business models never before possible. 3D Systems’ solutions address a variety of advanced applications in healthcare and industrial markets such as medical and dental, aerospace & defense, automotive, and durable goods.

The Mechanical Design Engineer should have a strong technical background and experience in electro-mechanical design, assembly processes and test, as well as a high level of knowledge in product design. Additional experience in product sustaining is also highly desirable.

The Mechanical Design Engineer must be a strategic thinker and problem solver. He/she should be well organized, disciplined, and self-motivated, with the capability to balance multiple priorities related to operations and organizational goals. He/she must be able to communicate with internal company personnel, as well as customers, suppliers, and third parties with equal effectiveness and professionalism.

What We Are Looking For

Works with other mechanical, electrical, software, firmware, industrial, and process teams to co-develop hardware and software solutions to integrate into product design and sustaining applications; apply principles of mechanical engineering and mathematical analysis.

· Provide robust design solutions to address critical system issues.

· Consult and work to develop functional test hardware.

· Develop firmware to drive functional test hardware.

· Perform life cycle testing of new designs to ensure reliability.

· Collaborates with other Engineering groups to improve or upgrade product performance

· Debugs complex mechanical assemblies and hardware.

· Evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications

· This position requires involvement with the production and materials functions as well as customer service and support functions.

· Through partnerships with the production personnel, the Mechanical Design Engineer will ensure the required technical support for all critical process and product issue resolution as well as technical direction and support for all product builds and process operations.

· Able to interpret test specifications in order to write test plans as required.

· Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembly; soliciting observations from operators

· Support test technicians by troubleshooting difficult problems and instructing the technicians in techniques to resolve these issues

· Develop test equipment and test assemblies to aid the technicians in isolating problems

· Drive improvements in all related manufacturing processes, including those related to products, equipment, human interface and product quality.

· Assignments will include system integration, software/hardware validation, requirements definition, DFM/DFT, design for EMI and safety compliance, managing compliance documentation and testing, troubleshooting production equipment, and developing functional test assemblies for manufacturing.

· Develops and maintains standard processes and training documents for the production line.

· Support production systems based on the feedback of Quality Assurance and customers.

· Prioritize and communicate product sustaining issues across product lines and regions in coordination with project/program management.

Experience

Design for assembly/manufacturing

· Mistake proofing experience, Poka-yoke

· Develop firmware code using SystemVerilog, C, C++, or other HDL.

· Background in quality systems a plus

· Ability to understand and implement PPAP, FMEA and Control Plans.

· Background/experience with Product Development

· Advising on manufacturing processes and on DFX

· Electromechanical design experience is a plus

Education and Training

· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

· Preferred 5 years of mechanical design engineering experience with exposure to electrical and manufacturing engineering aspects

· Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

· Proficient in SolidWorks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing experience

· Practices continuous improvement methodologies

· Root cause problem solving

· Action oriented with ability to communicate at all levels in the organization

· Solid knowledge of technical report preparation, engineering documentation, print standards, electrical and mechanical machinery safety

· Product development experience (gates, etc) preferred

· Design of Experiments (DOE) training preferred

Why 3D Systems?

Make a meaningful difference.

Founded in 1986, we are the original pioneers of 3D printing. And today, we have a global team that is at the forefront of shaping the entire additive space that spans everything from aerospace to healthcare. What we’re doing in digital manufacturing is changing lives and transforming how the world makes things. It’s a big responsibility to have this type of impact. And it’s where we thrive.

Be you, at your best.

We care about treating people right and we know that life is more than work. This is why we approach rewards and benefits at a personal level so that you have the resources you need to take care of yourself and be you, at your best.

Below are a few of the rewards and benefits we offer:

· Comprehensive health plans

· Generous paid parental and bereavement leave

· Hybrid work practices for better work/life balance

· Industry leading vacation practices

· Paid volunteer time

· Retirement savings plan with employer matching

· Engaging employee recognition program

· Opportunities to grow and develop

Disclaimers

 No soliciting from agencies without written approval from the hiring manager.