Mechanical Engineer

REQUIREMENTS:

(Bona Fide Occupational Requirements, such as education, certification, and/ or skills that are necessary to do the job.)

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering desirable, or equivalent experience in mechanical and system design.
• Proficient in 3-D CAD design.
• Minimum of eight (8) years experience.
• Good knowledge of mechanical principles, including stress and thermal analysis and will be experienced in creating 3-D parts and assembly layouts.
• Working knowledge of multi-axis machining, plastic injection molding, structural-foam molding, die-casting, sheet metal and tool design is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Responsibilities that are central to the job and MUST be performed either unaided, or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, ref. ADA.)

1. Design of mechanisms, optical mounts, electronic enclosures and plastic-molded covers – all components that are required in the development of instruments that provide knowledge about the human eye.
2. Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
3. Assist in the completion of feasibility studies to determine preferred design solutions. Implement design approaches and correct design problems.
4. Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture; availability of materials, tooling and equipment; interchangeability, replace ability and serviceability. Perform tolerance analysis of assemblies and take corrective action as required.
5. Perform detailed design of mechanisms, packaging, control panels, chassis and frames. Make layouts of assemblies.
6. Direct the efforts of junior level drafters. Check completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness and conformity to standards, procedures and specifications. Check the accuracy of calculations and dimensions.
7. Perform tests on designs and assemble and direct the assembly of prototypes.
8. Create, and direct the creation and release to manufacturing, of engineering documentation.
9. Assist manufacturing Engineering during the pilot run and initial production run of new products to ensure the best possible transition from Engineering to Production.
10. Initiate vendor contacts and assist engineers in vendor evaluation and selection for tooling, fabricated parts and purchases parts.
11. Assist in the solution of design problems during the pilot and initial production runs.

Note: Essential functions may not be limited to the tasks and responsibilities listed within this section. Ordering of essential functions does not necessarily reflect importance of item.