Associate Mechanical Engineer - Packaging & CAD

Seek Thermal, Inc; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek Thermal, Inc. is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to design, build, test, and validate mechanical packaging for thermal imaging consumer products. You will work with engineering and production teams across product development, using SolidWorks and other CAD tools.

The role welcomes candidates with different levels of experience and reports to the Senior Mechanical Engineer. You will contribute to manufacturability and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design and 3D CAD with Solidworks.
• Knowledge and capability with machining, hand tools, 3D Printing, and dimensional inspection including GD&T.
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing methods such as stamping, casting, and injection molding.
• Exposure to infrared systems, analysis, measurements, and testing.
• Ability to communicate technical proposals and effectively manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with others
• Ability to multi-task in a rapid paced environment.
• Ability to perform technical tradeoff studies and document design recommendations for consideration by cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding and appreciation of proper documentation practices.
• Strong communication abilities, both verbally and written.
• Strong Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of mechanical packaging solutions for electro-optical products that require detailed knowledge of standard material types, fabrication methods, and certification standards for consumer electronic devices.
• Evaluate alternative design concepts by performing analysis, modeling, competitive benchmarking and technical trade off studies.
• Develop test plans and methodologies to objectively verify performance against requirements under the supervision of the Senior Mechanical Engineer.
• Prepare product documentation to support new product introduction.
• Document project decisions and provide appropriate cross-functional team communication.
• Support communication with outside vendors for related design work including DFMs with suppliers in support of ongoing cost and quality improvements.
• Design mechanical fixtures used for manufacturing, testing and other design related activities.
• Provide sustaining support for existing product lines.Recommend, where appropriate, design changes for consideration by the cross-functional team.
• Work with Operations department to ensure optimal manufacturability.
• Work within Seek’s ISO Certification and QMS conformance.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Machining

3D Printing

GD&T

Infrared systems

Communication

Documentation practices

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Seek Thermal, Inc. is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to design, build, test, and validate mechanical packaging for thermal imaging consumer products. You will work with engineering and production teams across product development, using SolidWorks and other CAD tools.

The role welcomes candidates with different levels of experience and reports to the Senior Mechanical Engineer. You will contribute to manufacturability and documentation in a fast-paced environment.