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Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Assists senior engineers and scientists with research and development. Rapidly prototyping systems based on design and engineering requirements. Applies engineering principles developing, testing and modifying designs. Troubleshoots technical problems. Designs tests, calibrates components, operate equipment, collects data, creates and modifies prototypes. Analyzes data and authors technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for researching, planning, and designing electromechanical products and systems.
• Supports activities involved in design, fabrication, operation, application, testing, and production.
• Prototypes mechanical components and assemblies, which support interdisciplinary (electrical, software, controls, optics, etc.) projects
• Collects requirements, coordinates development activities to ensure components and systems conform to engineering and customer specifications
• Participates in collaboration meetings with multidisciplinary teams to design fixtures, calibration equipment or production components

Qualifications

• Supports projects as a hands-on contributor using technical skills to complete engineering projects.
• Capable of developing concepts for fixtures, calibration equipment, or production components using 3D CAD (ie Solid Works) which meet the product requirements.
• Supports design, fabrication and building of calibration apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
• Uses computer-based data acquisition and processing; Has a working knowledge of statistics for data characterization and hypothesis testing.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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