Senior Mechanical Engineer - NPD & Prototyping

ICIMS - Lutron Electronics Company, Inc; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Engineer at its Corporate Headquarters in the Lehigh Valley, PA. You will join the New Product Development team to conceive, design, and produce exciting new products as well as the tools and test equipment that brings them to life.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineers to prototype, analyze, and iterate concepts, ensuring cost, quality and delivery targets are met while advancing energy-efficient lighting solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Science.
• Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned.
• 3-8 years of industry experience in the field of mechanical product design.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (beam bending, free body diagram, material properties, etc.)
• Proficiency with Creo or similar parametric CAD software.
• Familiarity and hands-on experience with plastic injection molding and sheet metal fabrication.
• Excellent communication skills with all departments and disciplines.
• Skillful at solving problems with enthusiasm and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Design component and assembly concepts, identification of cost reduction and product improvement opportunities
• Design and develop small tools and fixtures.
• Create 3D models of new mechanical components and assemblies.
• Complete mechanical engineering analyses of components and assemblies: FEA, Tolerance Analysis, DFM, FMEA
• Be open to learning (if not currently skilled) Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models of complex assemblies and loading conditions.
• Work with other engineers to ensure that thorough engineering analyses have been completed and risks to cost, quality and delivery have been identified.
• Source prototype components using our 3D printers, from our in-house machine shop or nearby vendors.
• Assemble functional and aesthetically accurate prototypes for review with senior management.
• Conduct effective design reviews to share your work and gather feedback for alternatives and improvements.
• Rapidly iterate through the design process to arrive at solutions that meet cost, quality and delivery objectives while meeting key product specifications.
• Work closely with our purchasing team and vendors to source and qualify production tooling.
• Collaborate with team members in our manufacturing facilities to introduce new products/components.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and customer issues.
• Assure a high standard of quality in your own work and in the work of others on your team via good design principles, process improvements, safety, aesthetics, smart testing and review practices.

Skills

Creo

FEA

Tolerance analysis

DFM

FMEA

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Creo or similar CAD

Job description

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Engineer at its Corporate Headquarters in the Lehigh Valley, PA. You will join the New Product Development team to conceive, design, and produce exciting new products as well as the tools and test equipment that brings them to life.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineers to prototype, analyze, and iterate concepts, ensuring cost, quality and delivery targets are met while advancing energy-efficient lighting solutions.