What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER position at Reliant Systems Inc?
General Description:
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position will lead development of new electro-mechanical motion control devices with sub-micron precision, will be responsible for designing precision motion stages in 3D CAD software, generating models and drawings, and will perform analysis, simulation, and studies. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will assist with prototyping and production builds. Successful candidates will be able to design linear and rotary systems across a range of sizes and performance specifications.
This is accomplished through the following essential functions:
• Work across departments to implement whole product solutions.
• Engage with customers to understand their solution space and derive requirements.
• Design precision motion stages in 3D CAD software, generating models and drawings.
• Perform analysis, simulation, and studies.
• Prototyping and production builds.
• Document design packages.
• Maintain constant communication with supervisor about job progress.
• Clean and maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
Job Requirements:
• Successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as business needs dictate.
Skills & Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to translate system requirements into solutions.
• Discipline and creativity in applying skills to work assignments and projects.
• Ability to work with and read precision hand tools (e.g., digital or dial calipers, digital or dial micrometers, electronic or dial indicators, and torque wrenches).
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills.
• Possesses good leadership skills.
Work Experience & Knowledge Requirements:
• 5 years’ experience with tolerance analysis.
• 5 years’ experience (8 years preferred) with mechanical design, as it relates to electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Expert level knowledge and 5 years’ experience applied to FEA, Heat Transfer, Shock and Vibration.
• Experience working with customers and partners to gather system level requirements.
• Experience with laser interferometry.
• Experience with robotics is desirable.
• 3D CAD experience, Solidworks is preferred.
• DevOps experience is preferred.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Established engineering knowledge in the application and development of analytical solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Experience in teamwork and team building.
• Experience and proficiency with MS Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000