Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
5-10 years of mechanical/industrial engineering experience
Proficient in mechanical design using Solidworks or similar CAD software
Experience with injection molded part design
Strong understanding of GD&T and drawing generation
Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) using Solidworks Simulation or ANSYS
Experience in industrial design and user interaction evaluation.
Responsibilities
Design and analyze mechanical systems for metrology products
Coordinate with departments and vendors throughout the project lifecycle
Conduct feasibility studies using engineering principles
Perform hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of prototypes
Develop BOMs and assist in creating assembly instructions
Mentor junior engineers and designers
Guide development of calibration and compensation techniques.
Benefits
Competitive paid time off and holidays
Medical, dental, life, and AD&D insurance options
401K with an employer match
Tuition reimbursement and training programs
Wellness initiatives and employee engagement 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
Inclusive
At FARO, we are committed to encouraging different perspectives and ideas that foster innovation. We believe that we are strongest with a diverse team of employees. We want every FARO employee to feel our commitment to showing respect for all and encouraging open collaboration and communication.
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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.
