Mechanical Engineer

Black Diamond Networks; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Diamond Networks in Wayne, NJ, is seeking a mechanical design engineer to interpret customer specs and translate them into robust designs. You will apply 3D CAD (SolidWorks) to create parts and assemblies, perform tolerance analysis, and develop fabrication drawings.

The role requires working with internal and external teams, conducting tests, and documenting results. Candidates with BS in mechanical engineering and experience with medical devices, ISO 13485, and GMP are preferred;

Qualifications

• BS in engineering discipline, mechanical preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP desirable.
• Experience in electromechanical medical device design.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum & Waterfall project planning methods.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer specifications to define mechanical design requirements.
• Perform first-principle analyses for mechanical design.
• Create mechanical designs and drawings in a 3D CAD system.
• Develop fabrication drawings and perform tolerance analysis.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design and processing issues.
• Contribute to design documentation using electronic systems.
• Collect and interpret data to propose recommendations.
• Develop design verification protocols and technical reports.
• Coordinate fabrication, inspection, and testing with internal/external teams.
• Develop and debug prototype tooling and processes.
• Develop test methods and fixtures.
• Plan and manage assignments with oversight.
• Train technicians and operators on new processes.

Skills

DFM&A

GD&T

Analytical reasoning

Creative problem solving

Teamwork

Data interpretation

Education

BS in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Functions

(Primary “essential” duties and responsibilities)

• Interprets customer specifications to define requirements for mechanical designs.
• Performs first principal analysis related to appropriate aspects of mechanical design.
• Applies the 3D CAD system to create mechanical design and drawings.
• Develops detailed fabrication and assembly drawings and performs tolerance analysis.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design & processing issues.
• Contributes to details of design documentation using electronic documentation systems.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data to propose recommendations.
• Develops & execute design verification protocols and technical reports.
• Work with internal and external resources on fabrication, inspection, and testing of new product parts and assemblies.
• Develop & debug prototype tooling / equipment and processes.
• Develop test methods and fixtures.
• Formulate plans & methods to accomplish assignments with appropriate oversight.
• Works independently and prioritizes assigned tasks with guidance.
• Contribute to project planning activities.
• Train technicians and operators on new process techniques.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, DFM&A (cost/tooling/process considerations), preferably using SolidWorks CAD software.
• Understanding in design and development of injection molded plastic, plastic extrusion, casting, sheet metal, metal stampings, additive manufacturing processes, and machined metal components, and assemblies with high part counts highly desirable.
• Knowledge of mechanical design and development using metric ANSI/ISO dimensioning and drafting standards highly desirable.
• Understanding of GD&T, mechanical measurement and testing equip., and statistical analysis of test data.
• Experience with electronic document control systems in medical device and/or medical equipment design and development.
• Highly skilled at analytical reasoning, mechanism design, creative problem solving, and mathematical analysis.
• Ability to create and meet scheduled timelines (manage and coordinate tasks as required).
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Competent in use of Microsoft Office tools.

Ability to operate test equipment such as various pressure and flow measurement equipment, temperature/humidity chambers, PC-based data recorders, simulators, DVM’s and oscilloscopes.

Familiarity and the ability to operate basic shop equipment such as hand tools, a drill, and Dremel.

Familiarity with Agile Scrum & Waterfall project planning methods.

BS in engineering discipline, mechanical preferred.

• Minimum 2-4 years related experience, or an MS and less than one year experience.
• Experience with a solid modeling CAD program, preferably Solidworks.
• Experience in medical equipment / device design with experience in electromechanical, electro-pneumatic, and/or blood pumping equipment development.
• Knowledge in medical device industry regulations and practices – ISO 13485, ISO 7198 & GMP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, MS Office applications, and Adobe Acrobat.

Experience with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project preferred.