Job Description

Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM 
Summary

Mechanical design and development of electronic systems for the embedded computing market.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design involvement will range from concept to product realization using 3-D solid modeling software (SolidWorks & EPDM)
• Participate in conceptual and preliminary design including form factor, mechanical, electronic integration, cabling, etc.
• Create conceptual design of electrical interfaces, mechanical and thermal elements of system
• Support mechanical and thermal design, including providing conceptual design (mechanical and thermal), interface to mechanical engineering and mechanical designers, definition of mechanical drawings, review of mechanical drawings, mechanical conformance verification, mechanical fit check
• Document system design: Support generation of mechanical design documentation, user's manuals, assembly procedures, test procedures, configuration management documentation
• Responsibilities will include mechanical design of machined metal parts, sheet metal components, and molded plastic parts
• Position requires development of specifications from customer requirements, coordination with the electronics design team, interfacing with vendors and CMs for prototyping, generation of documentation such as exploded assembly drawings, bills-of- materials, and engineering analysis, coordination with the production organization related to design for cost and manufacturability, and project management for the mechanical aspects of the projects
• Provide direct support to production in training and advisory role
• Provide support for customer issues, including direct technical support
• Support formal reviews (internal and customer). In particular, customer PDR and CDR reviews
• Generate review documentation and presentations and attend meetings
• Support for production documentation, such as test procedures and assembly instructions
• Position also requires support for mechanical related product validation testing, including thermal, shock, vibration, regulatory compliance on MIL Standards and safety
• Other design aspects include material selection, tolerance analysis, thermal solution design, implementation of human interface elements such keypads and buttons, and development of wiring harnesses
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• Working knowledge of FEA for structural and thermal aspects of electronic enclosure design is preferred
• Related Course work/Classes:
  • Heat Transfer
  • Thermodynamics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Strength of Materials
  • Statics/Dynamics
  • Mechanic of materials (Strength of Materials)
  • Energy Systems
  • System Dynamics
  • Machine Design
  • Electrical Engineering Course
  • Thermal Design Systems

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design related to electronics products and systems, and a proven track record on products development from concept through release to production
• Proficiency with SolidWorks: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience required
• Proficiency with EPDM (Enterprise Product Data Management); Minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience required
• Must have taken or plan on taking Engineering — in —Training (State Exam) Must show proof
• Working knowledge of the analysis and design process for addressing thermal, shock, and vibration aspects of electronics equipment is necessary
• Working knowledge of low-volume manufacturing techniques for custom sheet- metal, machined and molded components is preferred
• Project Management, including schedule and budget

Why join the General Micro Systems team?

Since its inception in 1979, General Micro Systems has been a leader in the embedded computing market, becoming the oldest supplier of embedded computers in the world. We are proud to be able to outpace the market with innovations and products that continue to leave their mark on the industry. GMS strives to provide customers with the solutions they need - at the lowest possible price without compromising quality or customer service The expertise of our GMS team and our commitment to utilizing modern technologies in product development have resulted in media recognition for our innovations and more ‘Product of the Year’ awards than all our competitors combined.

We pride ourselves on a work environment where employees respect and support each other, and employee growth and development are supported by management.

What we offer:

Must be a US Citizen, Permanent US Resident, or currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without current or future employment sponsorship.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Post-offer applicants must pass a drug screen test. If required, you must pass a background check and/or have the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

General Micro Systems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. GMS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GMS are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. GMS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. GMS encourages applicants of all ages.