Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineers are responsible for Mechanical product development, tooling, and analysis related to high power diode-based laser systems. This position requires design knowledge in various areas of Mechanical Engineering including but not limited to: component and assembly design, tooling design, FEA, CFD, 2D drawing creation, BOM creation, vendor selection and communication, efficient documentation and presentation, hands on product and tooling assembly and testing.

Duties:

• Design and analysis of Mechanical components including, but not limited to:

• Mechanical Assemblies
• Heatsinks
• Heat Exchangers
• Dynamic Optical Assemblies
• Medical grade assemblies
• Military grade assemblies
• Direct Diode Laser Sources and Systems

• Tooling
• Opto-Mechanical Assemblies
• Electro-Mechanical Assemblies
• Automation components and systems
• Automotive grade assemblies
• Solid State Laser Systems
• Fiber Coupled Laser Systems
• Fluid Pumping Systems

• 3D and 2D CAD design and detailing utilizing Solidworks with ANSI Y14.5M standards and GD&T
• Manage project design and build outcomes within the assigned scope
• Prepare and present design reviews internally and to customers with clear and effective communication
• Solve difficult problems with sound Engineering principles and out of the box thinking
• Assemble and debug prototypes, working closely with Technicians, Operators, and Engineers of multiple disciplines
• Create and organize design documentation including presentations, BOMs, test criteria, equipment plans, etc.
• Responsible for research, development, and implementation of new technologies to improve power output, reliability, efficiency, SWaP, and robustness of laser arrays and systems.
• Analysis of designs using ANSYS and other means to ensure compliance with requirements and sound Engineering practices

Skills/Qualifications:

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
• 2+ years' experience in a related Engineering field with similar duties for Engineer II
• 4+ years' experience in a related Engineering field with similar duties for Engineer III
• 6+ years' experience in a related Engineering field with similar duties for Sr. Engineer I
• A history of increasing responsibility and independent thinking
• Experience with Solidworks
• Experience with FEA in Structures, Thermal, and Fluid flow
• Capable of working in a cleanroom environment
• Capable of working hands on up to 50% of the time in the cleanroom

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Familiarity with technologies for manufacturing precision mechanical components made from various metals and ceramics in low to medium volume
• Expert user of Solidworks
• Experience with FEA, particularly ANSYS Mechanical and Fluent
• Experience with laser systems, including diode arrays, solid-state, and fiber is preferred
• Some knowledge of optics is highly desired
• Practical knowledge of ANSI Y14.5-2018
• Experience with composite metals used as a thermal interface
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing in a production environment
• Experience with soldered assemblies and solder hierarchy
• Desire to work on products from concept to completion
• Experience with pumped two phase cooling systems