Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer / Product Design Engineer

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for a self-motivated Mechanical Engineer to work as a Product Design Engineer and lead the development of innovative, camera- and sensor-focused products from concept through prototype. You will create cutting-edge mechanical designs that integrate cameras, sensors, and supporting hardware, with particular emphasis on thermal management, optics considerations, and robust electromechanical assemblies. In this fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive projects independently, and ensure that every design meets demanding performance, quality, and manufacturability standards.

Responsibilities

+ Design and develop innovative mechanical products from initial concept through prototype, with a focus on camera-focused and sensor-focused solutions.

+ Create detailed 3D models and assemblies in Solid Works, including complex sheet metal parts, weldments, and larger mechanical stations or electromechanical equipment.

+ Integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components into cohesive product designs by collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

+ Develop, document, and manage mechanical design requirements to ensure products meet or exceed performance, reliability, and quality targets.

+ Perform thermal simulations and analyses to address thermal management challenges in camera and sensor systems.

+ Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis and apply GD&T principles to ensure proper fit, function, and manufacturability of components and assemblies.

+ Create clear, accurate, and detailed manufacturing drawings that support efficient fabrication and assembly processes.

+ Plan and execute testing activities to validate design assumptions, including root cause analysis and systematic problem-solving when issues arise.

+ Lead hands-on prototyping and iterative design cycles, refining concepts based on test results, user feedback, and manufacturing input.

+ Work directly with fabrication and manufacturing teams, as well as external vendors, to address practical fabrication constraints and optimize designs for production.

+ Troubleshoot mechanical issues during build, assembly, and integration, providing timely solutions and design updates as needed.

+ Apply design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles throughout the product development process.

+ Drive projects forward independently with minimal supervision, managing priorities and deliverables to meet schedule and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

+ At least 5 years of mid-career experience in mechanical product design, preferably with a focus on camera and sensor-based systems.

+ Strong mechanical engineering and mechanical design background, including experience with larger mechanical stations, equipment, or electromechanical assemblies.

+ High proficiency in Solid Works for 3D CAD modeling, assembly design, and detailed drawing creation.

+ Proficiency with Ansys or similar tools for thermal simulations and related engineering analysis.

+ Strong sheet metal design experience, including forming, bending, and joining considerations.

+ Proven experience in weldment and welded assembly design for robust mechanical structures.

+ Strong skills in creating detailed manufacturing drawings that clearly communicate specifications and tolerances.

+ Advanced knowledge of GD&T and the ability to perform comprehensive tolerance stack-up analyses.

+ Hands-on prototyping experience and comfort with iterative design cycles.

+ Solid understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA), including practical fabrication and production constraints.

+ Experience working directly with fabrication and manufacturing teams, as well as vendors, to support production and resolve issues.

+ Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues during build, assembly, and integration and implement effective corrective actions.

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Experience with testing, structured problem-solving, and root cause analysis in a product development environment.

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