Mechanical Engineer (3D CAD)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately adding a full-time Mechanical Engineer (3D CAD) in support of our industry leading technology development client in Sunnyvale, CA. Our client is seeking candidates who are driven to make positive changes to the way people live and work by creating breakthrough technology solutions.

Overview:
Reporting to the head of the networking Mechanical Team - the Mechanical Engineer must be a self-motivated individual to work in a fast-paced high energy environment with short product development cycles. This person will be responsible for the mechanical design of rack mounted networking products from concept to RTM. The candidate must be very hands-on and not only have experience of designing products but also holding design reviews, creating BOM, prototype validation, ECO release and putting products through regulatory compliance tests.

You must be able to initiate and consult on original and creative technical efforts; This may include the following:
* Evaluate and integrate new technologies in cooling, interconnect and other relevant areas to develop future solution set for company networking products
* Provide project scoping and resource planning to support new product development and relevant technologies for the project; Track deliverables in support of programs and resolve cross-functional issues
* Responsible for leading technical decisions required on a project
* Takes a leadership role in technical content of the system specification/unit function specification
* Establishes well-defined technical direction and aligns the direction with that of company networking
* Reviews plan and writes specifications for assigned area
* Identifies issues and technical interdependencies and suggests possible changes

REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be a present user of a 3D solid modeling package, proficiency with SolidWorks would be preferable and working knowledge of EPDM is plus
* Must be able to do Tolerance Analysis of complex systems and have working knowledge of GD&T and FEA
* Experience with IDF and ECAD-MCAD transfer process is preferred
* Knowledge of sheet metal design and manufacturing processes for low and mid volume production
* Good understanding of hard-tooling requirements for plastic, aluminum extrusions, and aluminum die cast
* Good to excellent understanding of thermal design, thermal profiling and/or managing outside resources for thermal design solutions
* Good to excellent knowledge of advanced cooling technologies including liquid cooling
* Good understanding of NEBS, EMI issues, EMC, Safety and other product specific agency compliance requirements
* Capable of creating and maintaining product development schedules
* Excellent communication skills in both department & cross functional skills
* Experienced in estimating and maintaining part cost, hard tooling, resources (both internal and external) in maintaining project budget
* Good understanding of overall product development

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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