Mechanical Engineer- Waltham

Acorn Product Development, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401k

Paid time off

Company events

Job summary

Acorn Product Development, Inc. is a leading engineering design firm focused on turning concepts into manufacturable products. The Waltham, MA office is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead design analysis, documentation, and production release for electromechanical solutions.

You will work with cross-functional teams, perform tolerance analyses, and steer prototypes through testing and production. On-site role requiring collaboration in a fast-paced design environment.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent (MSME preferred).
• 3+ years of design and engineering analysis experience.
• Experience transitioning at least one complex electromechanical product from early concept into production.
• Working knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal and machined components.
• Proficient with SolidWorks (Creo a plus) and preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release.
• On-the-job analysis experience in at least two of the following areas: tolerance analysis, FEA and/or CFD, strength of materials, heat transfer, shock and vibration.

Responsibilities

• Broaden the breadth and depth of your technical knowledge.
• Work with clients to identify requirements; brainstorm, define and develop product solutions.
• Create detailed designs/documentation to meet project objectives.
• Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses.
• Collaborate with ID/UX teams to produce refined product designs.
• Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling & production.
• Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling and first articles.
• Create project and technical reports as required.
• Become adept in managing project activities

Skills

BSME

3+ years design

Electromechanical design

SolidWorks

Creo

ASME Y14.5

Tolerance analysis

FEA

CFD

Regulatory familiarity

Lab skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ASME Y14.5

Job description

Acorn Product Development is a top innovator in product design and engineering for global manufacturability. Acorn has offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, Denver and China.

Each year, key Fortune 100 and 500 companies – as well as numerous hot start-ups -- hire Acorn to participate in the design of their latest product offerings. Our design talents are focused on, robotics, industrial, life science, medical devices, and consumer products.

Working at Acorn is an engineer’s dream. You will learn more, grow faster, work with an excellent team and be appreciated for your contributions. If our requirements fit your background, we want to talk with you!

This is an onsite position based out of our Waltham, MA office.

• BSME or equivalent (MSME preferred).


• 3+ years of design and engineering analysis experience.


• Experience transitioning at least one complex electromechanical product from early concept into production.


• Working knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal and machined components.


• Proficient with SolidWorks (Creo a plus) and preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release.


• On-the-job analysis experience in at least two of the following areas:

1. Tolerance analysis


2. FEA and/or CFD


3. Strength of materials


4. Heat transfer


5. Shock and vibration

• Ability to work with teams in a fast-paced product development environment.


• Strong written and oral communication skills.


• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes.


• Hands-on performance in shop/lab skills


• Hands on project management experience is a bonus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Broaden the breadth and depth of your technical knowledge.


• Work with clients to identify requirements; brainstorm, define and develop product solutions.


• Create detailed designs/documentation to meet project objectives.


• Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses.


• Collaborate with ID/UX teams to produce refined product designs.


• Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling & production.


• Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling and first articles.


• Create project and technical reports as required.


• Become adept in managing project activities

Competitive salaries, paid time off, medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and disability benefits, 401k, health care spending accounts, quarterly and annual company events and much more.

$110,000-$120,000k