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Mechanical Design Engineer
Chandler, AZ 85226 US
Job Description
PEAK is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for a leading supplier of communications equipment with a focus on satellite bandwidth efficiency and link optimization in Chandler, AZ.
Successful candidate will have:
- 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 determines 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.
The salary range for this role is $90K-$100K based on experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Product design and validation - including documentation, and evaluation of products by applyingknowledge of engineering principles.
- Design, analysis and performance of mechanical systems, equipment and packaging of electroniccomponents.
- 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.
- 3D CAD modeling design (SolidWorks)
- Thermal analysis and modeling
- Thermal air flow 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.
- Able and willing to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Able and willing to do hands-on work
- Able to appreciate and act on business-driven issues
- Ability to manage projects and project teams
- Good multi-tasking skills
- History of successful product development and delivery
- Able to make appropriate technology choices
- Proven history of successful development of thermal cooling systems
- Demonstrated track record of working closely with team members in a fast-paced environment to
- bring development concepts into high yield, reliable production components, assemblies and products.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Requires a BS or MS of mechanical engineering
- 5+ years of job-related experience
- May also consider: a two-year technical degree, trade school, or related military t raining with ten years of
- experience in an R&D environment