Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

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Produce electro-mechanical engineering designs and modifications by analyzing project requirements; researching and developing electro-mechanical engineering techniques and approaches; validating and verifying designs; supporting project implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Determine electro-mechanical design requirements, objectives and priorities, using input from customers and evaluating similar and related products.
Organize design project by identifying short-term and long-term requirements, preparing schedules, cost estimates, and required resources.
Develop electro-mechanical designs by researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying advanced engineering tools (CAD software); preparing diagrams, schematics, and drawings using Computer Aided Design software; collaborating with related design teams, evaluating components, materials and suppliers; identifying and resolving design integration/interface and manufacturability issues; determining and establishing design specifications and safety standards.
Verify and validate electro-mechanical design performance by establishing reliability, maintainability and durability test standards; building and testing prototypes; performing debugging procedures; conducting compatibility evaluations; analyzing test data, identifying, isolating, and resolving performance problems.
Document design by recording electro-mechanical design features, functions, and operational requirements; specifying operational training, detailing safety and support requirements.
Maintain design team accomplishments by coordinating activities; obtaining expert input; reviewing open issues and action items; contributing informational and electro-mechanical analysis to team meetings and reports; guiding technicians.
Provide sustaining support by offering technical support; troubleshooting and resolving production problems related to electro-mechanical design.
Actively support the Quality Improvement System.
Skills and Qualifications
Requires a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
7 years of relevant design experience.
Knowledge of electronic systems, electronic production and optical technologies.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop and/or AutoDesk Inventor design software.
Analytical tools - ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule format.
Strong background with system level electro-mechanical design.
Experience with integrally illuminated panels and keyboard design and MIL-P-7788 (AS7788) a plus.
Hands-on problem solving skills.
Experience in a fast track (fast paced, fast to market) design to production environment.

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