Mechanical Engineer

VETS, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Pros, a division of VETS-inc, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design rugged, IP-rated enclosures and components for mobile communication products, onsite in San Diego, CA. You will use Creo to develop 3D CAD models and drawings, and perform thermal and structural analyses to optimize weight and performance.

The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of experience, hands-on prototyping, and DFMA mindset, coordinating with vendors to move designs from prototype

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with Creo or SolidWorks.
• Designing ruggedized, IP-rated enclosures and components.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Design ruggedized IP-rated enclosure, seals and gasket to meet IP54 and above ingress protection.
• Execute designs of plastic parts for injection molding, metal parts for die castings, sheet metal parts for stamping fabrication and CNC’d parts on 3D CAD system (PTC Creo 8 and above).
• Hands-on fabrication and assembly of prototype parts (3D printing, SLA, CNC).
• Generate detailed drawings for PCBs, EMI shields, enclosure mechanical parts, cable assemblies.
• Analyze mechanical systems for structural integrity using static/dynamic calculations.
• Design lightweight mechanical structures for drone aviation.
• Perform heat transfer calculations and thermal/structural simulations to optimize size/weight.
• Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
• Design verification testing using MIL-STD-810 profiles.

Skills

Creo/SolidWorks

FEA

Thermal analysis

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo 8

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

Staffing Pros, a division of VETS Inc., has a full-time opening for a Mechanical Engineer onsite in San Diego, CA.

Our client seeks a Mechanical Engineer responsible for the design of ruggedized, mobile communication products in extreme environments. The engineer will execute designs of IP-rated enclosure, plastic parts, die castings, and sheet metal parts on a 3D CAD (preferably Creo system), as well as create detailed drawings for prototypes and fabrication/tooling. The engineer will perform thermal and structural simulations using Finite Element Analysis tools. A strong theoretical background in heat transfer and mechanics of structure along with a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering are required. 5 year experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design ruggedized IP-rated enclosure, seals and gasket to meet IP54 and above ingress protection
• Execute designs of plastic parts for injection molding, metal parts for die castings, sheet metal parts for stamping fabrication and CNC’d parts on 3D CAD system (PTC Creo 8 and above)
• Hands-on fabrication and assembly of prototype parts involving rapid prototyping such as 3-D printing, SLA, CNC and proto tooling
• Generate detailed drawings for PCBs, board assemblies, EMI shields, enclosure mechanical parts, cable assemblies and fabrication/tooling
• Analyze mechanical systems and assemblies for structural integrity using classical static and dynamic calculations
• Design light weight mechanical structures for drone aviation using magnesium casting
• Perform heat transfer calculations with basic heat transfer equations
• Perform thermal and structural simulations using Finite Element Analysis software tools to optimize size and weigh
• Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)
• Perform design verification testing (DVT) using vibration, shock, and temperature cycle profiles from standard such as MIL-STD-810.
• Design for EMI and RFI shielding with state-of-the-art shielding techniques involving robotically placed shield cans, EMI gaskets, and metallization of housing
• Analyze 3D CAD interface between electrical board design (ECAD) and mechanical design (MCAD) to check for component interference
• Create board constraint inputs to electrical board design
• Generate reports, do presentations and design reviews
• Create Bill of Materials and perform cost analysis
• Take responsibility for bringing mechanical design from prototype to final production by working with and managing vendors

Basic Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
• Experienced in 3D CAD systems such as Creo or SolidWorks
• Strong theoretical background in mechanics of systems, solid mechanics, and heat transfer
• transfer
• Experience in using finite element analysis tools
• 5 year experience
• Strong communication skills and a good team player
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card)

EEO Statement
Staffing Pros a division of VETS-inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.