Posted 7 days ago
Mechanical Engineer
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Designs mechanical components, assemblies, fixtures and automation equipment for sensor products and production systems, producing detailed drawings and coordinating prototyping and production handoff. Emphasis on automation and industrial controls with cross-functional engineering teams.
About this role
Location: Valencia, CA
Type: Full-time
Salary: $95,000-110,000
Reports to: Manager of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineer with an emphasis on automation and industrial controls design. Works with a cross-functional engineering team including electrical, systems, software, and other mechanical engineers.
Design projects including new sensor product developments, product line extensions and accessories, and automation system developments. Familiar with a variety of mechanical design engineering concepts, practices, and procedures including experience with GD&T and design for manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
• Design of mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Design of mechanical fixtures or tooling incorporated into automation equipment in production
• Create detailed mechanical component and assembly drawings using SolidWorks
• Design for high volume manufacturing
• Leverage rapid prototyping methods for early design verifications
• Evaluate, select, and procure mechanical equipment and materials for prototypes • Coordinate with engineering technicians for prototype assembly and testing • Coordinate with production technicians for hand-off/release of production products
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s of science degree from four-year college or university in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 3-5 years of related experience in mechanical design engineering
• Able to apply GD&T on all mechanical designs
• Fundamental understanding of electronics packaging and sensor (analog and digital) functionality
• Experience with precision machining, product assembly, design fixtures, system and subsystem integration
• Experience designing for high volume manufacturing (injection molding, die casting, extrusions, etc.)
• Experience taking a project from concept through production
• Microsoft Office (expert level)
• SolidWorks (5 years minimum)
• Vector Graphics Design (Adobe Illustrator Preferred)
Benefits:
• Health Insurance benefits
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Family leave (paternal, maternal)
• Bonuses
• Equity/stock options
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• FSA/HSA
• Cell phone reimbursement
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