MECHANICAL ENGINEER - San Diego, CA - (Onsite)

Job Description:

MUST HAVES:
minimum 5+ year experience
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
Experienced in 3D CAD systems such as Creo or SolidWorks
Strong theoretical background in mechanics of systems, solid mechanics, and heat transfer
Experience in using finite element analysis - FEA tools

Responsibilities:

• Design ruggedized IP-rated enclosure, seals and gasket to meet IP54 and above ingress protection
• Execute designs of plastic parts for injection molding, metal parts for die castings, sheet metal parts for stamping fabrication and CNC’d parts on 3D CAD system (PTC Creo 8 and above)
• Hands-on fabrication and assembly of prototype parts involving rapid prototyping such as 3-D printing, SLA, CNC and proto tooling
• Generate detailed drawings for PCBs, board assemblies, EMI shields, enclosure mechanical parts, cable assemblies and fabrication/tooling
• Analyze mechanical systems and assemblies for structural integrity using classical static and dynamic calculations
• Design light weight mechanical structures for drone aviation using magnesium casting
• Perform heat transfer calculations with basic heat transfer equations
• Perform thermal and structural simulations using Finite Element Analysis software tools to optimize size and weight
• Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)
• Perform design verification testing (DVT) using vibration, shock, and temperature cycle profiles from standard such as MIL-STD-810.
• Design for EMI and RFI shielding with state-of-the-art shielding techniques involving robotically placed shield cans, EMI gaskets, and metallization of housing
• Analyze 3D CAD interface between electrical board design (ECAD) and mechanical design (MCAD) to check for component interference
• Create board constraint inputs to electrical board design
• Generate reports, do presentations and design reviews
• Create Bill of Materials and perform cost analysis