Mechanical Engineer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform CAD design in SolidWorks.
• Develop thermal models and perform thermal analyses of electronic and mechanical assemblies using FlowSimulationDesign and validate enclosure sealing solutions, including gasket and O-ring interfaces, to meet environmental and IP6X requirements.
• Generate, review, and release engineering drawings and documentation, applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Produce assembly procedures and fixtures.
• Take ownership of the mechanical design of radio products and accessories.
• Define, derive, and document mechanical system requirements.
• Explore feasibility and applicability of new technologies, materials, processes to add to our mechanical design toolkit on both new and existing designs.
• Oversee creation and release of fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Design, fabricate, and assemble prototypes and production fixtures to support product development, testing, and manufacturing.
• Analyze designs for tolerance, yield, and environmental robustness.
• Plan and execute conceptual and detailed development efforts.
• Execute according to TrellisWare values (delivering excellence, empowering people and pushing boundaries).
• Support TrellisWare development processes and continuously improve them.
• Develop relationships with team members and cross-functional organizations built on trust and respect.

Education And Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field of study required.
• Master’s degree a plus.
• At least 5 years of applicable product development and manufacturing engineering experience for high technology electronics/communication products.
• Experience across various engineering disciplines including electromechanical design preferred.

Skills

• Experience designing portable, rugged devices that require balance between ruggedness, size/weight, and recurring cost.
• Experience with radios and/or DoD is a plus.
• Understand various materials (metal, plastic), fabrication processes (CNC machining, casting, molding, injection, etc.), and their cost/performance tradeoffs.
• Experience with electro-mechanical design considerations.
• Experience interfacing with Industrial Designers is a requirement. Personal Industrial Design skills are a plus.
• Understand low volume, medium volume, and high-volume product design considerations.
• Design for manufacturing/Concurrent Engineering experiences.
• Experience in using SolidWorks and/or other 3D CAD software.
• Expertise in thermal modeling and thermal design considerations.
• Documentation skills and proficiency with PC office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
• Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective execution and decision making.
• Champion of change and innovation.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.