Designs, builds and tests various mechanical devices, like industrial machines, transportation systems and robotics equipment. The main duties include locating problems with various machinery, conducting experiments to improve different product designs and using CAD technology to build product designs.

Responsibilities

• Identifying deficiencies in mechanical processes and developing improvements
• Designing and developing prototypes
• Analyzing and testing prototypes and each revision of a device
• Developing, initiating and managing all phases of projects
• Preparing documentation of critical analysis and providing suggestions for correcting errors
• Collaborating with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources
• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products
• Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs
• Generate working prototypes for beta testing and customer demonstration
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors
• Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process
• Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or in a related field
• 2-5 years of experience working in engineering
• Firm grasp of engineering concepts, and experience desiging mechanical systems and products
• Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
• Must be self-motivated and a great team worker