Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the design, development, verification of assigned mechanical components to include sheet-metal / machined-metal parts and assemblies, and theoretical mechanical concepts required to integrate mechanical and electrical components into one assembly.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a basic working knowledge of Crystal Group’s mechanical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor) for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams and assembly drawings
• Maintain a basic understanding of metal parts machining, fabrication, and assembly processes
• Maintain a basic working knowledge of packaging techniques applied to high performance electronics for use in harsh and demanding environments
• Maintain a basic working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the design field
• Recommend the proper procedures, processes, templates, and tools to correctly perform the task assigned
• Provide technical assistance for the building and testing of new products and systems
• Provide basic troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services
• Review mechanical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, as assigned
• Ensure designs are producible and error free
• Provides basic component-level review and in-depth troubleshooting support for product in Manufacturing and in the field as well as Sales department assistance
• Aid the systems team in researching, designing, and evaluating systems and/or processes to meet customer requirements
• Write mechanical performance requirements for product development or engineering projects
• Perform detailed mechanical or fluid calculations to compute and establish manufacturing standards or specifications
• Utilize engineering theory and simulation models to assess feasibility, sustainability, and operating condition effects
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential mechanical engineering studies or projects

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of 3D modeling techniques
• Familiar with Finite Element Analysis and computational fluid dynamics
• Familiar with Computer Numerical Control design requirements
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of mechanical component industry standards
• Basic understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to Mechanical Engineering theory
• Works well both independently and in a team environment and is willing to change priorities as needed
• Multitasking skills including the ability to work across multiple software platforms
• Use hand tools (caliper, micrometer, feeler gauge, fluid pressure meter, infrared thermal cameras, etc.)
• Inspect and troubleshoot computer related hardware components at an assembly level
• Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (AutoDesk inventor, AutoCAD, Ansys simulation software)
• Create, read, and compare technical data sheets

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")
• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related field required or at least 10+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of mechanical component design or manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of CAD software related work
• Extensive knowledge of computer equipment (PC, firewall, switch, data acquisition systems, UPS, server rack equipment, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of harsh mechanical environments