Mechanical Engineer

Retina Systems; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Retina Systems is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Seymour, Connecticut. The role involves the development of inspection systems and tooling, requiring expertise in 3D solid modeling and machine design. Candidates should possess a strong mechanical engineering background and be comfortable collaborating with project teams and customers.

Experience with automation systems and hands-on project involvement are preferences. The company offers a competitive salary, health and dental insurance, and various benefits including 401(k) matching and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in machine design preferred.
• Strong background in mechanical design and engineering.
• Experience with automation systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail components to customer specifications.
• Assist sales with technical inquiries.
• Work with machinists to bring designs to life.
• Interface with customers and travel when necessary.
• Communicate with vendors to specify components.

Skills

Mechanical design and engineering

3D solid modeling (SolidWorks preferred)

Customer-oriented communication

Hands-on project experience

Ability to interpret data

Education

BSME or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Manual knee mill

Lathe

3-axis mill CAM programming

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

Since 1987, Retina Systems has provided non-contact, automated inspection solutions, packaging systems, application expertise, service and support. We are a dynamic group of Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers and Industrial Designers who provide the industry’s only statistically certified inspection solution. We provide our services to a broad range of industries including automotive, aerospace, munitions, medical, and bearing manufacturers.

Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing portions of the inspection system and/or associated tooling. You will work on sub-systems involving part handling, lighting, optics, and precision mechanics. Machine design at Retina Systems starts with understanding the functional requirements and deriving specifications.

You will collaborate with project managers, vendors, and customers in a project team to develop concepts, build and test prototypes, generate detailed CAD designs, create engineering drawings, and support system integration and testing.

Job responsibilities

• Design and detail components, systems, and complete machines to customer specifications
• Assist sales with technical inquiries and quoting
• Work with machinists and assembly technicians to bring your designs to life
• Interface with customers via phone, email, and occasional travel to customer sites
• Communicate with vendors to specify and find commercially available components

Education

• BSME or equivalent experience

Experience

We are seeking an individual with a strong background in mechanical design and engineering. We would like an individual who can take responsibility of the full development cycle, from initial concept to product realization. A background in mechanical design of automation systems is desirable, as well as good complex mechanical system intuition.

2– 6 years of experience in machine design preferred, but will consider others with proven history

Experience with 3D solid modeling for design conceptualization and realization. (SolidWorks preferred)

Demonstrated ability to derive conclusions from analysis and make practical recommendations.

Machine shop experience a plus (ability to use manual knee mill, lathe)

CAM experience preferred (programming and running a 3-axis mill)

Experience with vibratory feeds systems is desirable

Personal Skills and Qualifications

• A driven individual with an interest in hands‑on projects
• Self‑motivated team player with strong desire to learn
• Ability to perform in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines to achieve results on time
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Potential to develop into a technical leader
• A working knowledge of machine and product design
• Quick learner with ability to apply new information or skills
• Customer oriented and willing to focus on customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, and efficiency
• Able to complete assignments with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to establish professional working relationships with co‑workers and customers
• Can convey ideas with open, clear, and concise communication
• Result driven—demonstrate accountability and ownership
• A creative engineer and inventor at heart; always keeps an open mind and can come up with new, out‑of‑the‑box ideas