Mechanical Engineer

1HMX family of brands, including Advanced Input Systems (AIS), is a global leader in Human Machine eXperience (HMX) solutions, delivering innovative, high-performance products that power the future of human interaction with technology. Our portfolio includes electro-mechanical assemblies, virtual reality components, infection control interfaces, and industrial and medical display systems. With a focus on quality, precision, and customer satisfaction, we support a wide range of industries from our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across Coeur d'Alene (Idaho), Taiwan, and Shenzhen, China.

About the role

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to drive mechanical and electromechanical designs end-to-end—from ideation through qualification and into production. Projects will range from internal innovations to working on products with world-leading brands. Technology includes plastic injection molding, elastomeric molding, machining, metal forming, and stamping. This is a role for a self-starter who enjoys working through hard problems, collaborates well with customers and factory teams, and takes personal responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Performs architectural and detailed mechanical/electromechanical design utilizing 1HMX technology to exceed customer requirements and specifications.
• Assists in performing costing activities to support sales growth.
• Works with customers to help establish design definitions.
• Innovates and helps develop 1HMX value and technical capabilities.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of design standards and best practices.
• Coordinates mechanical/electromechanical design activities with the responsible Project Manager.
• Reviews designs with Manufacturing to ensure the product is manufacturable.
• Responsible for the mechanical/electromechanical facets of assigned projects through production.
• Leads reliability and testing of designs.
• Participates in technical design review meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant product design experience.
• Experience designing and analyzing multi-part mechanisms and mechanical/electromechanical assemblies.
• Strong analytical abilities in math, stress, and thermal analysis.
• Attention to detail, tolerancing, accuracy, and speed of execution.
• Experience with plastic, elastomer, and metal part design and fabrication.
• Solid foundation in materials science.
• Familiarity with designing for EMC compliance.
• Rapid prototyping experience.
• Electronic packaging experience.
• 3D CAD tool experience, preferably with SolidWorks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customers, vendors, and factory personnel.
• Ability to manage individual design projects from conception through production.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industry-standard PC interfaces.
• Advanced CAD/CAE experience, e.g., advanced surfacing, FEA.
• Experience with statistical quality control and inspection techniques.
• Familiarity with FDA, TUV, EC, FCC, and other applicable agency requirements.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering methodologies, including worst-case, stress, and durability analysis and HALT.
• Experience establishing sourcing and tooling strategies.
• Experience with direct customer technical communication and guidance.

Work Conditions

• Some domestic and occasional global travel to support customers and 1HMX/AIS facilities.
• Ability to work in lab, prototype shop, and manufacturing environments with appropriate PPE.