Mechanical Design Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 8 Contract position with a client located in San Diego, CA

Pay Range: $50/hr - $60/hr (The rate may vary based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Position Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineer performs a range of non-routine technical mechanical design tasks and mechanical modeling using advanced CAD software. Emphasis on mechanical design of power equipment PCA packaging, rack mounted electronics and enclosures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in performing electro-mechanical design, from concept through production release, of power electronics equipment comprised of complex assemblies of circuit board assemblies, magnetics, heat sinks, power semiconductors, electrical interconnects, and associated enclosures.
• Assists with making engineering computations, writes specifications and adjusts in drawings of specifications.
• Assists with providing mechanical engineering
• Verifies and checks completed work, checking dimensions, materials to be used and quantities.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize designs and processes.
• Hands on testing and troubleshooting.
• Provides production support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 2-5 years of experience with electro-mechanical packaging design for electronic assemblies and sheet-metal design.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD design using Solidworks, and knowledgeable in design tolerance analysis and mechanical packaging of electronic equipment, sheet metal design, and drawing and documentation background.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes used in producing sheet metal chassis and structural parts, injection molding of plastics, and machining.
• Knowledge of (FEM) Finite Element Modeling (FEA) mechanical stress modeling and thermal analysis/modeling tools.
• Competent in thermal design of cooling systems comprised of power devices and magnetics, heat sinks, and airflow using fans. Competency in liquid cooling is desirable.
• Competent in characteristics in materials and plating, and design practices to prevent corrosion. Creative thinker capable of designing mechanical packaging and layout of electronic assemblies considering equipment cooling and airflow requirements.
• Knowledgeable in applying concepts of (DFM) Design for Manufacturability and (DFA) Design Failure Analysis in design of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledgeable in analysis and simulation of environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, shock and vibration. Competency in mechanical stress analysis and thermal analysis with (FEM) Finite Element Modeling software is desirable.
• Familiar with Gerber files, etc.
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and simple database applications.
• Design background and performs mechanical engineering analysis (stress, vibrations, thermal), designs product packaging with consideration for low manufacturing cost, low material costs, serviceability and reliability

If you are interested in this Mechanical Design Engineer job, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Sunny Kumar at Sunny.Kumar1@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance