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
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
- 3-5 years of related mechanical design engineering experience
- Ability to apply GD&T to all mechanical designs
- Fundamental understanding of electronics packaging and analog and digital sensor functionality
- Experience with precision machining, product assembly, design fixtures, and system and subsystem integration
- Experience designing for high-volume manufacturing, including injection molding, die casting, or extrusions
- Experience taking a project from concept through production
- Expert-level Microsoft Office proficiency
- At least 5 years of SolidWorks experience
- Adobe Illustrator or vector graphics design experience
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