Mechanical Engineer III

Summary / Objective

Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for performing complex activities relating to the design, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and systems. Exercises independent judgment in method, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop mechanical and electromechanical products by studying requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Own all phases of the product development process from concept, through prototyping, design validation testing to production drawings
• Design involvement will range from concept to product realization using 3D solid modeling software.
• Specific tasks include design of mechanical parts and assemblies, including electronic enclosures, machined metal parts, sheet metal components, and 3D printed parts (additive manufacturing) incorporating electrical and cabling systems into designs.
• Other design aspects include material selection, tolerance analysis, thermal solution design, implementation of human interface elements such as connectors and buttons, and routing of wiring harnesses.
• Coordinate design efforts with internal Electrical Engineers, interface with vendors and external machine shops for prototyping / mass production.
• Generate documentation such as exploded assembly drawings and develop bills of materials (BOMs) in coordination with engineering document control team.
• Produce test fixtures and provide direct support to local manufacturing and contract manufacturers in Asia.
• Provide support for customer issues and mechanical related operational issues.
• Design, develop, manufacture and install new or modified mechanical components or systems.
• Iterate designs quickly to find the optimal product configuration.
• Perform thorough analysis and validation on mechanical designs leveraging both hands-on problem solving as well as exercising sound engineering practices.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, twist and turn body. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds, as well as pushing or pulling items with a force of up to 15 pounds.

This position does require the ability to perform under stressful conditions and high-volume demands.

EEOC & DFEH Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , ancestry, , , creed, age, , , , , expression, marital status, genetic information, status, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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