Mechanical Engineer V

Job Description: Mechanical Sr PDE Lead exploration, prototyping, maturing and implementation of new technologies into functional medium volume prototypes to validate technical and product level functionality, use cases and tech maturity. Work alongside a diverse and expert XFN team consisting of EE, FW/SW, Audio, Optical engineers. Responsibilities: Lead technology development projects through creation of functional prototypes, development of test methods Support RnD projects (NTI and NPI) through the design of systems and test vehicles for new technology introduction studies and technology development. Design product components and systems for consumer electronics Design electromechanical and optomechanical systems for device testing and validation Develop and implement test methods for design validation Contribute to creation of technical specifications and product definition. Work closely with XFN team consisting of EE, FW/SW/, Audio, Optical, REL, MfgEng Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience 5 plus years of experience designing and shipping components or systems for consumer electronics or similar mid to high-volume industries. Strong engineering fundamentals and experience with: Material science experience with relevant materials for consumer electronics: plastics, metals, insulators, gaskets, thermal interface materials. Heat transfer Statics Dynamics Structural design Experience with production drawings Experience with tolerance analysis Familiarity with PCBA and FPC design and manufacturing methods. Experience with various subtractive and additive manufacturing technologies for production and prototyping: injection molding, sheet metal, co-molding, machining, CNC Data analysis and visualization experience (matlab, python, jmp or similar) Experience building part and assembly prototypes in the shop Proficient in NX Preferred Qualification: Master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience Experience researching and implementing new technologies or materials or methods in high volume environment. 10 plus years of experience designing components or systems for consumer electronics or similar high volume industries. Experience in multiple industries in a design and manufacturing capacity. Experience designing parts with highly cosmetic surfaces Mechanism design Electronics cooling and thermal architecture design and testing experience Sensor design experience Optomechanical experience DOE and SPC experience FEA experience (order of importance): statics, dynamics, thermal, fluids Knowledge of design for reliability Familiarity with reliability and compliance testing Knowledge of electrical design, hardware automation, arduino, etc... Note:Pay Range: $85++The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.