Mechanical Engineer

Retina Systems; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Retina Systems is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop portions of the inspection system and tooling. You will work on sub-systems involving part handling, lighting, optics, and precision mechanics, starting from functional requirements to specifications.

You will collaborate with project managers, vendors, and customers, building and testing prototypes, generating CAD drawings, and supporting system integration and testing.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent experience.
• 2–6 years of machine design experience preferred.
• SolidWorks or 3D CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred.
• CAM experience and ability to program/run a 3-axis mill is a plus.
• Experience with vibratory feeds systems desirable.
• Machine shop experience is a plus.

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 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.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hands-on engineering

Team player

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BSME or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM

3-axis milling

Machine shop

Job description

Job Description

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.

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