Mechanical Engineer- Waltham

About the role

Acorn Product Development is a top innovator in product design and engineering for global manufacturability, with offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, Denver, and China. Each year, key Fortune 100 and 500 companies—as well as numerous start-ups—hire Acorn to design their latest products. This onsite position is based in our Waltham, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Broaden the breadth and depth of your technical knowledge
• Work with clients to identify requirements; brainstorm, define, and develop product solutions
• Create detailed designs and documentation to meet project objectives
• Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses
• Collaborate with ID/UX teams to produce refined product designs
• Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling, and production
• Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling, and first articles
• Create project and technical reports as required
• Become adept in managing project activities

Requirements

• BSME or equivalent (MSME preferred)
• 3+ years of design and engineering analysis experience
• Experience transitioning at least one complex electromechanical product from early concept into production
• Working knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal, and machined components
• Proficient with SolidWorks (Creo a plus) and preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release
• On-the-job analysis experience in at least two of the following areas: tolerance analysis, FEA and/or CFD, strength of materials, heat transfer, shock and vibration
• Ability to work with teams in a fast-paced product development environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes
• Hands-on performance in shop/lab skills (project management experience is a bonus)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401k
• Health care spending accounts
• Quarterly and annual company events

Pay

$110,000–$120,000