BS in Mechanical Engineering required, MS preferred
8+ years of system-level design experience from concept to manufacturing
Project management experience leading cross-functional teams
Expertise in mechatronics including motors and sensors
Hands-on experience with motion control hardware
Proficient in Solidworks CAD and FEA
Experience in automation for industrial applications
Responsibilities
Lead a mechanical engineering team in designing complex products
Design, build, and test systems and critical components
Evaluate and compare product architectures against client metrics
Conduct critical engineering analyses from concept to production
Assist clients in defining product specifications and schedules
Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables as the main client contact
Coordinate engineering efforts across multiple offices
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability benefits
401k plan
Health care spending accounts
Quarterly and annual company events
Full Job Description
Acorn is looking for an experienced Sr. Mechanical Engineer that can also manage projects to take a technical leadership position and help guide our team of engineers to create innovative, world class products. This position requires a broad design engineering background in robotics and automation.
This is an onsite position based out of our Newark, CA office, with a 2 day per week remote work option.
Requirements
YOU NEED:
BSME required, MSME preferred
Minimum of 8+ years of technical system-level design experience - from architectural definition to design to release to manufacturing
Project Management experience leading a cross functional team
Mechatronics expertise: motors, bearings, gear trains, belt drives, and sensors
Experience with motion control hardware including motors (steppers, servos, dc motors) and position sensors (encoders, limit switches etc.)
Experience with end effector design is a plus
Multiple projects designed, fabricated, and tested
Automation experience for industrial applications and manufacturing lines
Hands-on system bring-up and integration with a cross functional team
ME analysis experience in kinematics, structural, thermal and tolerances,
Materials and component selection expertise
Proficient in Solidworks CAD and FEA
Experience with life science instrument and/or medical device design is a plus
PLUS:
Client interface capability and experience
Hands-on practical performance in shop/lab work
Design for manufacturability (high/low volume)
Project and technical reporting
Understanding of ISO 13485 (a plus)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead a mechanical engineering team designing products with multiple, powered DOFs.
Design, build and testing of systems and critical components
Brainstorm, design, and compare potential product architectures against client metrics.
Identify and perform critical engineering analyses and tests from concept evaluations to production verification
Assist client to define product specifications, schedules and resource planning
Manage project budget, schedule, and deliverables as the primary point of contact with clients. Coordinate work with other engineers across multiple offices.
Benefits
Benefits: Competitive salaries, Paid time off, medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and disability benefits, 401k, health care spending accounts, quarterly and annual company events and much more.
