Mechanical Design Engineer

Inizio Partners is a top-rated executive hiring and IT placement firm serving clients globally. Inizios clients include fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, defense contractors, startups, private equity & venture capital firms etc.

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer for a leading public company who is a provider of innovative and optimized satellite communications solutions. Our customer's efficient and reliable ground equipment portfolio meets the unique demands of mobile backhaul, government, mobility and enterprise customers on every continent, in 160+ countries and across every ocean.

Summary:

The Mechanical Design Engineer needs to be skilled in designing, developing, modifying and evaluating mechanical systems and components for indoor/outdoor electronic equipment. Mechanical and electromechanical systems include controls, packaging, machines and/or mechanical, thermal, and cooling/heat transfer systems. Experience in Structural analysis is a plus. Analyzes requirements and determine design approaches and parameters. Conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. Skilled in product design approaches and parameters for feasibility, reliability,and manufacturability. Skilled in experimental testing to qualify design and evaluate results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Product design and validation - including documentation, and evaluation of products by applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Design, analysis and performance of mechanical systems, equipment and packaging of electronic components.
• Conducts feasibility and performance studies for testing of new and modified product designs.
• Helps in the preparation of detailed design, testing, and drafting to document designs.
• Creates 3-dimensional layout models of electronic assemblies and computes weights, dimensions, clearances, tolerances, interconnections, user interfaces and locations of holes.
• Drafts detailed multi-view drawings of parts and assemblies, including specifications for wiring, labeling and overlay artwork.
• Assembles prototypes and checks fit, mechanical function, manufacturability and human factors.
• Modifies design to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Monitors assemblies and parts during production to ensure compliance with design specifications.

Strong Knowledge &Experience with:

• 3D CAD modeling design (SolidWorks)
• Thermal analysis and modeling
• Thermal airflow analysis and modeling
• Environmental stress (vibration & shock)
• Mechanical packaging
• Experience with hybrid (chip and wire) manufacturing techniques a plus
• Root cause analysis
• MIL-STD requirements and testing
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Well-developed documentation skills
• Disciplined approach to product design, documentation and validation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Discretionary Bonus
• Stock Purchase Program
• PTO Package (2 Weeks + 1 week personal time + 1 week sick leave)
• and more

Customer will offer a relocation package for candidates who are not local