Mechanical Engineer
Carestream · Rochester, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$90k–$120k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer that will play a key role in the design and delivery of complex radiography systems, leading mechanical development across multiple subsystems or projects from concept through production. This role operates in a collaborative, fast-moving development environment and requires strong system-level thinking and hands-on design expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of mechanical subsystems for complex radiography systems, from concept through production, across multiple concurrent projects.
- Own end-to-end mechanical subsystem development, including requirements definition, CAD layouts, component geometry, material selection, detailed drawings, finishes, and support the release into manufacturing.
- Provide technical leadership for both internally developed and supplier-designed subsystems, ensuring alignment to system requirements, performance, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and regulatory compliance.
- Define, review, and approve supplier designs, including CAD models, drawings, GD&T, analyses, and verification plans; resolve technical and integration issues as needed.
- Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Serviceability (DFS) principles, including tolerance stack-up analysis, assembly sequencing, and cost, yield, and reliability trade-offs.
- Perform hands-on prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting, including fit/form/function evaluations, root cause analysis, and development of mechanical test fixtures.
- Support existing products in manufacturing and field settings through troubleshooting, system diagnosis, and root cause analysis leading to corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including systems, software, firmware, manufacturing, service, and quality to support product development and ongoing operations.
- Ensure designs meet applicable regulatory and safety requirements, partnering with quality and regulatory teams as needed.
- Support manufacturing, service, and field activities, including domestic and international travel as required.
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of professional experience, including serving as design lead on 3 or more projects.
- Direct experience designing and integrating mechanical systems, including enclosures, frames, structural components, thermal management solutions, and electromechanical packaging.
- End-to-end ownership of mechanical subsystems, including CAD layouts, component geometry, material selection, detailed drawings, finishes, and release to manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience designing components using common manufacturing processes, such as sheet metal fabrication, machined parts, castings, injection molding, thermoforming, and composite materials.
- Ability to apply ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards at a minimum of the 2009 revision level with demonstrated ability to create drawings, review supplier documentation and inspection plans, and resolve tolerance-related fit and function.
- Experience applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Serviceability (DFS) principles, including tolerance stack-up analysis, assembly sequencing, and cost, yield, and reliability trade-offs.
- Hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting experience, including fit/form/function evaluations, root cause analysis, and development of mechanical test fixtures.
- Experience implementing designs in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated system-level thinking with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Experience with 3D CAD software required; ability and willingness to learn and use Siemens NX as part of the role.
Skills
- Implementation experience with electromechanical mechanisms including but not limited to; ground contact drive systems, lead screws, linear slides, cams, bearing selection and use, counterbalance design, etc.
- Experience developing and reviewing intellectual property which may include Invention disclosures, prior art reviews, and collaboration with legal or IP teams during patent development
- Familiar with writing testable component and subsystem requirements
- Familiarity with IMU, and LiDAR devices and use within consumer goods.
- Experience with 3D printing systems for prototyping, parts prep, and build initialization.
- Basic knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical FEA.
- Familiarity with medical electrical equipment safety standards, including IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-54, and IEC 60601-2-43
- Knowledge of general radiography and fluoroscopy—theory of operation and key system components.
- Familiarity with methods for design of calibration, alignment, build fixture tooling.
- Familiar with concepts of exact constraint design.
- Awareness of Sparx Enterprise Architect and Prolaborate system engineering SW.