Junior Mechanical Engineer

DEKA Research & Development Corp.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research & Development Corp. in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to help drive the development of innovative medical devices from concept generation through prototyping, component and assembly development, testing, and documentation.

You will manage multiple sub-assembly designs, work with a cross-functional team (electrical, software, industrial design, controls), and apply 3D CAD modeling, design-for-manufacturability, and rapid problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 1-2 years' experience with mechanical design for manufacturability in a high precision/high volume manufacturing environment (medical preferred).
• Some experience with electro-mechanical devices with embedded software preferred.
• Familiarity with Plastic injection molding, Die casting, Metal injection molding.
• Organizational and coordination skills with a detail-oriented mindset and ability to juggle multiple activities.
• High energy, drive, commitment, self-initiative, and perseverance to drive projects forward to completion.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the desire to work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate technically with a variety of engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Generate creative design solutions considering risk, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, weight and cost.
• Transition concepts to products using 3D CAD, define requirements, select materials/processes, work with suppliers, document development.
• Troubleshoot design failure modes to root cause and develop quick, effective solutions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, software, industrial design, controls).
• Evaluate designs through prototype testing and requirement verification.
• Technical review and approval for all mechanical component and assembly designs, analysis, and testing.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and model best mechanical engineering practices.

Skills

3D CAD Solid Modeling

Design for manufacturability

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

DEKA Research and Development, housed in Manchester, NH, is looking for a mechanical design engineer to participate in the development of innovative medical devices. They will work as part of a team driving products through their lifecycle including concept generation, prototyping, component and assembly development, testing, and associated documentation. The candidate is expected to be able to manage multiple sub-assembly designs simultaneously, with a reasonable level of guidance and support. The candidate must have excellent problem solving and analytical skills and be able to learn quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

How you will make an impact as a Junior Mechanical Engineer:

• Generate creative solutions to design problems and demonstrate their viability considering factors such as risk, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, weight and cost
• Transition concepts into products using 3D CAD Solid Modeling, defining requirements, selecting materials and processes, interacting with suppliers and manufacturers, and documenting the development process
• Troubleshoot design failure modes to root cause and develop quick, effective solutions
• Coordinate with others in a multi-disciplinary team environment including electrical, software, industrial design, and controls
• Evaluate designs through prototype testing and requirement verification
• Technical review and approval for all mechanical component and assembly designs, analysis, and testing
• Set an excellent example of mechanical engineering practices and provide a level of mentorship to less knowledgeable engineers.

To be successful in this role you will need the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• 1-2 years' experience with mechanical design for manufacturability in a high precision/high volume manufacturing environment (medical preferred)
• Some experience with electro-mechanical devices with embedded software preferred
• Familiarity with:
  • Plastic injection molding preferred
  • Die casting preferred
  • Metal injection molding a plus
• Organizational and coordination skills with a detail-oriented mindset and ability to juggle multiple activities
• High energy, drive, commitment, self-initiative, and perseverance to drive projects forward to completion
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the desire to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to communicate technically with a variety of engineering disciplines