Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Key job responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineer will be accountable for:

• Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute actuator designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
• Working with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch and sustaining
• Writing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
• Exhibit role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership
• Design and adaptation of holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements

A day in the life

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Robotics or Mechatronics Engineering (or similar field)
• SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
• Hands on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
• Thorough understanding of technical principals, theories and concepts in hardware development and ability to apply them to actuator design
• Extensive rotary actuation design experience interfacing with a wide array of electro-mechanical subsystems and associated debugging experience
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and customer focused
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
• Experience with full product lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
• Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
• Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program.
• Desire and energy to work in a fast-paced agile environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
• Experience in the design and sustaining of complex rotating machines and equipment
• Experience in actuation and motor development
• Experience in robotic development
• Experience in electro/mechanical integration
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
• Experience designing and debugging tooled (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp, etc) components
• Experience in gear box, bearing and grease selection
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams