Job Description

Summary/Objective:

Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for performing complex activities relating to the design, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and systems. Exercises independent judgment in method, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop mechanical and electromechanical products by studying requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials. 
• Own all phases of the product development process from concept, through prototyping, design validation testing to production drawings
• Design involvement will range from concept to product realization using 3D solid modeling software.
• Specific tasks include design of mechanical parts and assemblies, including electronic enclosures, machined metal parts, sheet metal components, and 3D printed parts (additive manufacturing) incorporating electrical and cabling systems into designs.
• Other design aspects include material selection, tolerance analysis, thermal solution design, implementation of human interface elements such as connectors and buttons, and routing of wiring harnesses.
• Coordinate design efforts with internal Electrical Engineers, interface with vendors and external machine shops for prototyping/mass production.
• Generate documentation such as exploded assembly drawings and develop bills of materials (BOMs) in coordination with engineering document control team.
• Produce test fixtures and provide direct support to local manufacturing and contract manufacturers in Asia. 
• Provide support for customer issues and mechanical related operational issues.
• Design, develop, manufacture and install new or modified mechanical components or systems.
• Iterate designs quickly to find the optimal product configuration.
• Perform thorough analysis and validation on mechanical designs leveraging both hands-on problem solving as well as exercising sound engineering practices.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of mechanical design, product development and R&D experience related to mass production and manufacturing.
• Demonstrable experience with hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting.
• Experience with and knowledge of different manufacturing methods such as sheet metal forming, machining, casting, weldment and injection molding for efficient part design.
• Knowledge of and experience with 3D printing technologies and printers, SLA, FDM, SLS. Makerspace experience is a plus.
• CAD Proficiency including 3D modeling and 2D drafting. Solidworks preferred.
• Experience with finite element analysis such as SolidWorks Simulation is a plus. 
• Ability to work independently and exercise solid decision making
• Self-motifvating work ethic with a drive to understand all aspects of a design project. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Detail-oriented
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Problem-solving and analysis skills
• Time management and task completion skills
• Team player
• Successful candidates must be highly capable in each of the following dimensions: adaptability, curiosity, resourcefulness, analytical thinking/problem solving, pro-activity, collaboration, technological savvy, operating in a dynamic environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 

The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, twist and turn body. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds, as well as pushing or pulling items with a force of up to 15 pounds.

This position does require the ability to perform under stressful conditions and high-volume demands.

EEOC & DFEH Statement:

 We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.