Job Summary:We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer III for our location in Traverse City, MI. As a Mechanical Engineer III you will play a pivotal role in Attalon's new product development. This role will support one or more individual development projects ranging from simple modifications of existing products and/or technology to the creation of new complex products and/or technology. The Mechanical Engineer III will work with a cross-functional team to create innovative and enabling components and test methods for the photonics industry, with a specific focus on high power faraday isolator, fiber optic component, and diode laser pump technologies. You will work with a cross-functional team to create innovative and enabling components for the photonics industry while also engaging with customers and suppliers to create and enable Attalon's future success.
Responsibilities:- Support various projects within Product Development utilizing the PDP Process as appropriate.
- Design and testing of mechanical, optical and electronic components and devices
- Create and maintain documentation (drawings, bills of material, device assembly procedures, schematics, test procedures, ISO, etc)
- Ability to perform and summarize research on state-of-the-art materials and technologies from scientific and technical journals
- Assist production department with design and performance issues
- Lead Product development projects and reporting out to management on project status
- Work with various company departments and customers on design and scheduling issues
- Technical customer interface on projects and general support for sales department
- Prototyping of optomechanical assemblies and test fixtures
- Lead technical staff involved in a project
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or physics
- 5+ years of experience in Engineering/Product Development
- Modeling proficiency using software such as Solidworks/CATIA/Siemens NX
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software
- Working knowledge of ASME Y14 dimensioning & tolerancing standards including GD&T
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to use complex equipment, read difficult instructions, and maintain written records
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with ERP Systems, such as IFS Cloud
- Experience with design for manufacturability (machining, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.)
- Knowledge of laser optics (fiber and bulk) and physics
- Technical understanding of feedback control algorithms and control logic
- Experience with R&D/NPI in an optics focused industry.
- Familiarity with Zemax or equivalent optical modeling software
