Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
5-10 years of relevant mechanical/industrial engineering experience
Proficiency in mechanical design using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Experience in surface modeling with SolidWorks or equivalent
Knowledge in the design of injection molded parts
Background in industrial design and product user interaction (UI/UX)
Familiarity with ASME Y14.5M for GD&T and finite element analysis (FEA)
Responsibilities
Design and analyze mechanical systems for metrology products
Collaborate with departments and vendors on projects from concept to production
Act as a subject matter expert in industrial design and user interfaces
Conduct feasibility studies using engineering principles and FEA software
Oversee prototype assembly, testing, and troubleshooting
Analyze high-level requirements for product development
Mentor other engineers in mechanical design expertise
Benefits
Competitive paid time off and paid holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and AD&D insurance
401K plan with employer matching
Tuition reimbursement and training programs
Wellness fairs and employee events
Full Job Description
The Senior Design Mechanical Engineer is a key contributor responsible for design and analysis of mechanical systems, equipment and packaging for FARO's metrology products.
This position is considered a hybrid position out of our Exton, PA office or our Lake Mary, Florida office. Hybrid is 2x-3x weekly in office.
How you will make a difference @ FARO:
Key individual contributor able to work autonomously to support the design of new metrology instrument products.
Support projects from concept to productions in close coordination with related departments and vendors
Serve as subject matter expert for product external design including industrial design, plastic molded part design and user interfaces
Conduct feasibility studies of designs and concepts using engineering principles and FEA software
Develop and coordinate with vendors to provide finished work that meets requirements
Perform hands-on assembly, testing and troubleshooting of prototypes to ensure design requirements are met
Analyze and refine high level requirements
Develop assembly, calibration and compensation techniques.
Build BOMs for manufacturing and assembly
Guide and assist operations with creation of assembly instructions
Serve as a mentor to other mechanical engineers and designers in areas of expertise
This position requires:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
A minimum of 5 years of relevant mechanical/industrial engineering experience. Preference towards 10 years of relevant experience
Mechanical design using Solidworks or similar CAD package
Surface modeling using Solidworks or similar CAD package
Design of injection molded parts
Industrial design and evaluation of products for improved product user interaction (UI/UX)
Drawing generation in accordance with ASME Y14.5M Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Design of machined, sheet metal and cast parts
System error budgets and tolerance stack ups
Finite element analysis (FEA) using Solidworks Simulation or ANSYS
What FARO can offer you:
FARO has excellent benefits for you and your family. We not only care for our employees but also to their immediate family members. We believe in a balanced work-life and have developed programs and benefits plans to support that ethic, such as:
A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays
Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans
Pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
401K with employer match
Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
Wellness fairs
Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about issues affecting their lives
Other employee events
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About FARO Technologies, Inc.
FARO Technologies, Inc. is a global technology company that designs, develops, and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida. FARO's products are used in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, architecture, engineering, and public safety. The company's flagship product is the FARO Arm, a portable coordinate measuring machine that allows users to measure and inspect parts and assemblies with high accuracy. FARO also offers 3D laser scanning systems, photogrammetry software, and other measurement and imaging solutions.
