Staff Mechanical Engineer

Harvey Nash; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash in Fremont, CA seeks a Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead development and optimization of additive manufacturing processes and capital equipment. You will research, design, test, evaluate and document mechanical components, subsystems and systems while supporting a fast-paced team environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of experience in mechanical design, with CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical systems design and development.
• 6+ years CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).
• 8+ years in capital equipment design for manufacturing sectors (semiconductor, automation, etc.).
• Experience in GD&T and detailed drawing documentation.
• Thermal analysis, FEA, CFD, and simulation software.
• Strong system-level thinking and cross-functional collaboration.
• Hands-on experience building and testing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with risk analysis methods such as FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and design prototypes and subsystems for capital equipment.
• Perform GD&T analysis at system and subsystem levels.
• Coordinate integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Plan tests to assess feasibility, performance and reliability.
• Drive documentation including BOM, drawings and procedures.
• Manage projects from concept to production.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Software and Process teams.
• Participate in team meetings and reviews.

Skills

GD&T analysis

CAD (SolidWorks)

3D printing / additive manufacturing

Thermal Analysis / FEA / CFD

System-level thinking

Hands-on / practical building

Self-driven / independent

Strong communication skills

Risk analysis (FMEA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA/CFD software

Job description

Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer (Full-Time)

Location: Fremont, CA - On-site

Type: Full Time/Direct Hire

Position Overview:

• As a Staff Mechanical Engineer in an additive manufacturing company, you'll lead the development, and improvement of additive manufacturing processes and products, leveraging your expertise in mechanical engineering, materials science, and 3D printing technologies. You will research, develop, design, test, evaluate, and document mechanical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems, applying principles and techniques of mechanical engineering. This position is responsible to work independently and as a member of a team supporting the development of capital equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Research, develop, and design mechanical and electromechanical and/or pneumatic prototypes, systems and subsystems for capital equipment (involving stepper or servo motors, pneumatic pumps, valves, etc.…)
• Perform GD&T analysis of designs at the system and subsystem level
• Conduct system level integration and validation of designs (testing and troubleshooting)
• Plan and perform tests to analyze the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems
• Continuous improvement related to enhancing system performance, reliability and manufacturability
• Drive full documentation of design including BOM, drawings and procedures
• Oversee and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
• Manage small to mid-sized projects from concept to production.
• Collaborate in a team environment working with Hardware, Software and Process.
• Participates in team and other assigned meetings

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in mechanical engineering or a related field or higher
• 8+ years of experience in Mechanical Systems Design and Development
• 6+ years of CAD experience (Solidworks prefered)
• 8+ years’ experience designing manufacturing systems for semiconductor, machining, automation, materials processing, or other related industrial capital equipment applications (Additive Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Solar, Robotics, CNC, or Biomedical Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineering experience)
• Experience in GD&T and quality detail drawing documentation.
• Thermal Analysis, FEA, CFD, and simulation software.
• Systems level thinker with experience working on complex mechanical systems
• High level of commitment to contribute to a positive, high-paced and results-oriented work environment
• Willing and able to work “Hands-on” to build, integrate and test newly developed systems and/or subsystems
• Self-driven and independent thinking. Ability to work independently.
• Strong desire to work for a company on disruptive technologies and make it a success.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Metal additive manufacturing experience a plus but not required
• Experience with risk analysis methods such as FMEA