Mechanical Engineer

Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in the design of electronics systems and packaging solutions. The Mechanical Engineer will have various responsibilities including product design, process design, and quality control for ourWave Relay products.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop concept, assembly level layout, and detail design documentation with necessary supporting documentation and analysis
• Perform thermal analysis on designs involving multiple heat sources and optimize design for thermal dissipation.
• Design mechanical enclosures for electronic devices including internal cable harnesses
• Produce design models, drawing details, assembly drawings, and associated engineering documentation with 3D parametric modeling software
• Design cable harnesses including wiring schematics and proper EMI shielding
• Identify appropriate tolerances and GD&T to satisfy the design requirement and manufacturing
• Use mechanical engineering principles and concepts to solve problems related to product development, manufacturing, and design
• Provide input into applicable sections of project plans and work to execute tasks to plan
• Conduct design review with different groups inside of the company
• Work together with principal designers and engineers to develop designs and solutions
• Create, edit, and manage models/drawings in a controlled document database
• Lead, support, and facilitate preventative and corrective quality actions
• Conduct both mechanical and electrical verification testing
• Lead, support, and facilitate transfer to production of new products, materials and/or processes
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalentexperience
• 1 year of experience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent 3D modeling programs
• 1 year of experience performing thermal modeling
• 1 year of experience with designing parts for manufacturing/fabrication
• Experience in the design of electronics packaging
• Knowledge of methods of fabrication including machining, casting, and injection molding
• Experience with measuring devices such as test apparatus, data collection systems, gauges, micrometers, and optical comparators
• Experience with material selection including fasteners, torque, and environmental seal
• Experience with environmental testing: Thermal, vibration, Shock, EMI etc.
• Must have a US security clearanceor the ability to obtain a US security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with machine shop and other fabrication suppliers
• Familiarity with designing for environmental MIL-STD-810 and EMI performance MIL-STD-461
• ISO9001:2008 quality system experience (operations, procedures, documentation)

The base pay for this role can vary from $117,000 to $130,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.