Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
On-siteSomerville, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Develop proof of concept demonstration systems from requirements definition through prototype testing and product demonstration stages prior to detailed engineering handoff. Progress mechanical systems through design gates via trade-off studies, analysis, and design reviews while directing activities to solve complex design and manufacturing challenges. Plan and perform statistical analyses to characterize process and design interactions, then generate best practices guidelines and documentation to enable efficiencies in future hardware development. Drive clear communications to peers and senior management by distilling complex technical challenges and providing supporting data. Travel to domestic OEM partners with small potential for overseas travel.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years experience as either a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar role, directly contributing to R&D or Product Development involving complex, electro-mechanical system development and integration
- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Proven technical aptitude and experience with electro-mechanical design and related manufacturing processes that might include: complex mechanical assemblies; rotating machinery; tolerance studies; design for assembly / manufacturing; EE and ME component and material selection; FMEA; design for life
- Experience with fabrication processes, such as metal forming & CNC, injection molding, adhesives, composites, and complex mechanisms
- Demonstrated working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T
- Proficiency with 3D design tools like SolidWorks and other CAD suites; knowledge about CAD design best practices, such as master modeling vs incontext design, etc.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with FEA analysis and verification of results
- Proven troubleshooting skills and structured problem-solving approach
- Experience leveraging manufacturing data to identify design and assembly issues and subsequently drive continuous quality
- Working knowledge of bearings, linear guides, electric motors and drive train and rotating machinery component selection
- Some programming experience in Python, MATLAB, LabView or other data acquisition and testing experience
- Understanding of FEA for linear and nonlinear materials and experience with exploring the design space via parameter optimization
- Experience working cross-functionally in a dynamic, high tech, startup environment
- Experience with lifecycle testing
- Hands-on experience with CNC, mills, lathes, drill presses, etc
- Must be comfortable working on products for the US Department of Defense
- This position will be onsite 4+ days/week in our Somerville office
- Travel to domestic OEM partners, with small potential for overseas travel
Desired Qualifications
- SolidWorks knowledge is a plus but not required if demonstrated an ability for rapid software onboarding
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