Senior Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of strain gage-based load cell transducers, including geometry optimization, material selection, and integration of strain gage layouts
• Perform and oversee testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of load cell systems, including root cause analysis of performance issues and implementation of corrective actions
• Design and execute test plans, including instrumentation setup, signal measurement, data acquisition, and correlation of physical test data to analytical models (FEA)
• Apply experimental stress analysis methods (e.g., strain gage installation, instrumentation, and data interpretation) to validate and refine designs
• Support integration of load cells into complex customer systems, including interaction with controls, instrumentation, and system-level performance requirements
• Design and engineer new and custom products following the New Product Development (NPD) process
• Perform engineering analysis, including FEA, and validate designs through prototype testing
• Ensure designs meet DFX principles (manufacturability, assembly, reliability, safety, and serviceability)
• Collaborate with Product Engineers, Designers, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support product realization
• Lead and manage multiple projects, timelines, and cross-functional teams
• Support manufacturing through fixture design, process development, calibration methods, and troubleshooting
• Assist with installation and field support of products as needed
• Participate in design reviews and maintain design control documentation
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and continuous product improvement
• Develop reports, procedures, and training materials
• Travel to customer sites and other company locations as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years of industrial product design experience
• Strong experience in strain gage-based load cell transducer design, testing, calibration, and performance troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of electrical aspects of load cell systems, including Wheatstone bridge circuits, signal output/normalization, and basic signal conditioning principles
• Experience or exposure to experimental stress analysis techniques, including strain gage installation, instrumentation, and data interpretation
• Experience designing with metals including alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Strong background in manufacturing processes including machining, welding, fabrication, casting, and finishing
• Experience applying engineered products within complex, customer-specific systems or applications

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with FEA and correlation to physical testing
• CSWA / CSWP / Simulation certifications a plus
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)