Position: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Redmond, Washington
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 176718
Job Overview: As a Mechanical Engineer in RL-R Engineering, you will be part of a team translating new machine perception concepts and fast iterative prototyping to develop the latest sensing hardware designs. This role requires a product-focused mindset and the ability to work on rapid prototyping in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will contribute to the development of sensing systems, process design, manufacturing, and scalability.
Responsibilities: - Drive rapid-prototyping efforts to deliver multiple iterations of concepts in a short period of time.
- Lead discussions on system assembly process down-selection, prototyping, equipment, and tooling needs for high precision assembly meeting mechanical, optical, and reliability requirements.
- Collaborate with external equipment manufacturers, part suppliers, and integrators to support technology deployment and development.
- Support process validation studies and proof-of-concept builds.
- Contribute to FMEA, failure analysis, tolerance analysis, gauge R&R, and GD&T activities supporting product and prototyping development.
Qualifications: - BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Mechanical or optomechanical background with proven working knowledge of high precision alignment process development of optical imaging, display, or sensing assemblies, as well as rapid prototyping skills.
- Experience in designing consumer technology products.
- 3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software to work on large assemblies in a document-controlled environment.
- Experience working with international equipment vendors and international contract manufacturers.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience using NX and/or SolidWorks preferred.
- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience in wearable electronics packaging technologies.
- Experience owning the design from concept to ship of optical-mechanical components, cameras, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of image processing and optical-display metrics, such as MTF, contrast, luminance, uniformity, etc.
- Experience with design and prototyping of head-mounted optical systems and/or bench-top optical setups.
- Knowledge of component/module mounting, interfaces, and adhesive bonding.
- Familiarity with electrical system drivers and automation equipment operations.
- Knowledge of structural and stress analysis and FEA.
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Pay Range: $85- $90
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