Salary Range $74,000 - $90,000
Starting salary is DOE

Summary

Mechanical design and development of electronic systems for the embedded computing market.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design involvement will range from concept to product realization using 3-D solid modeling software (Solid Works & EPDM)
• Responsibilities will include the mechanical design of machined metal parts, sheet metal components, and molded plastic parts
• Other design aspects include material selection, tolerance analysis, thermal solution design, implementation of human interface elements such as keypads and buttons, and development of wiring harnesses
• The position requires the development of specifications from customer requirements, coordination with the electronics design team, interfacing with vendors and CMs for prototyping, generation of documentation such as exploded assembly drawings, bills-of-materials, and engineering analysis, coordination with the production organization relative to design for cost and manufacturability, and project management for the mechanical aspects of the projects
• The position also requires support for mechanical-related product validation testing, including thermal, shock, vibration, regulatory compliance on MIL Standards, and safety
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• Working knowledge of FEA for structural and thermal aspects of electronic enclosure design is preferred
• Related Coursework/Classes:
  • Heat Transfer
  • Thermodynamics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Strength of Materials
  • Statics/Dynamics
  • Mechanic of materials (Strength of Materials)
  • Energy Systems
  • System Dynamics
  • Machine Design
  • Electrical Engineering Course
  • Thermal Design Systems
• Must have proof of participation in any of the SAE team competitions

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in mechanical design related to electronics products and systems, and a proven track record on product development from concept through release to production.
• Proficiency with Solid Works: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience required
• Proficiency with EPDM (Enterprise Product Data Management); Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience required
• Must have taken or plan on taking Engineering-in-Training (State Exam) - Must show proof
• Working knowledge of the analysis and design process for addressing thermal, shock, and vibration aspects of electronic equipment is necessary
• Working knowledge of low-volume manufacturing techniques for custom sheet- metal, machined, and molded components is preferred

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be detail-oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess the ability to successfully plan, prioritize and organize work activities and adhere to strict deadlines follow instructions, procedures, and policies; identify and solve problems
• Must be conscientious about assignments and complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
• Require minimal supervision to successfully complete tasks and assignments
• Must demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignments/projects
• Must report to work at the scheduled time and maintain satisfactory attendance with limited unscheduled absences
• Must exhibit a professional appearance and behavior and maintain satisfactory performance consistent with expectations of the position and GMS policies
• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with executives, colleagues and individuals, internal or external
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management
• Must remain poised, professional and diplomatic under pressure
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Must possess the ability and desire to encourage and facilitate a positive and productive work environment for all employees
• Must be able to work on-site the standard 8 AM-5 PM, Monday - Friday schedule and additional hours as necessary
• Limited travel required

Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, and lift up to 30 lbs. with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, feel or type and utilize a telephone, copier, printer, computer, calculator, mouse, keyboard and monitor to perform daily duties. The employee regularly engages in personal interaction with company personnel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus and utilize a computer monitor under fluorescent lighting and/or daylight where applicable.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will be required to conduct work at a desk and workbench in an ESD engineering lab under florescent lighting
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk up and down one flight of stairs

Must be a US Citizen, Permanent US Resident, or currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without current or future employment sponsorship.