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.
RequirementsYOU 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.
BenefitsBenefits: 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.
