Mechanical Engineer II - Automation

Prismatik; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Prismatik in Irvine, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical design from concept through testing, prototyping, assembly and deployment in automated machinery projects.

You'll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to validate designs and help bring new manufacturing solutions from concept to production on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to identify and solve complex engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Design sub-systems and components for automated machinery and validate fit.
• Prepare concepts and layouts; participate in design reviews with the team.
• Create drawings and BOMs for fabrication and assembly.
• Research new technologies, software, processes, materials, and suppliers.
• Conduct tests for development processes and document results.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Control engineers and build team.
• Verify correct fit and function of assemblies.
• Support installation and startup at on-site locations.
• Diagnose issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform stress, thermal, and flow analyses as needed.
• Prototype hands-on with the build team and contribute to projects.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD software

Engineering fundamentals

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

We\'re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical design efforts from concept and prototyping through testing, assembly, and deployment.

You\'ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to develop custom automation equipment, validate designs, and help bring new manufacturing solutions from concept to production. If you enjoy solving real engineering problems and seeing your designs come to life, you\'ll fit right in.

Essential Functions

• Designs sub-systems and/or elements of automated machinery.
• Prepares design concepts and layouts for equipment and sub-assemblies; conducts design reviews with Engineering team.
• Creates drawings, documents, and bill of materials for fabrication and assembly of relevant sub-system or sub-assembly.
• Researches new technologies, software, processes, materials, and suppliers.
• Conducts tests for development processes as needed.
• Collaborates with Electrical Engineers, Control Engineers, and build team.
• Verifies correct fit and function of assemblies.
• Supports installation and start-up of equipment for both on-sight and off-sight locations.
• Diagnoses issues to determine and execute corrective action.
• Performs stress, thermal, and/or flow analysis using simulation tools as required.
• Collaborates with build team with hands on prototyping as required.
• Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or minimum five (5) years of related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or similar computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to identify and solve complex engineering problems.
• Must possess effective oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel in a professional and effective manner.

Pay Range: $76,759.04 - $93,052.22/yr

Leveling and actual compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

This role is fully onsite at our Irvine, CA campus. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available.