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Mechanical Engineer

Columbia, MD
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Job Description

Primary Function:  Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the full lifecycle of mechanical development of board level and system level products including the creation of concept designs, thermal and mechanical modeling, validation of prototypes, certification, and transitioning released designs to efficient manufacturing. 

Duties: 

  • Work with Hardware designers and PCB layout engineers throughout the full product development life-cycle 
  • Develop mechanical design using tools such as AutoCAD, and Pro/Engineer 
  • Read and understand electronic schematics
  • Create 3D concept models (both pre-sales and project support) and perform mechanical and thermal analysis modeling for both board and system-level components 
  • Assess project requirements and contribute to budget / estimate development, project timescales and specification development with internal teams, managers and customers
  • Perform mechanical design functions including drafting and analysis of cable, line, ISO, and assembly drawings  
  • Identify, evaluate, select and qualify off-the-shelf components and enclosures as required
  • Design and develop product packaging and enclosure designs meeting stringent environmental and EMC requirements
  • Coordinate with test and electrical engineering regarding product environmental or EMC compliance, designing and implementing test setups and test procedures, as well as product manufacture / assembly work instructions, procedures, etc.
  • Drive best practices for mechanical design, modelling, and validation.

Requirements: 

  • Knowledge of board and system level thermal and vibration issues 
  • 3-5 years experience in mechanical design and/or manufacturing engineering that includes electronic assemblies.
  • Knowledge of test and certification standards, including UL, FCC, EN50155, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.
  • Knowledge of design techniques for product ruggedization including understanding of shock, vibration, EMC mitigation
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes including standard machining, as well as cast aluminum, milled aluminum and plastic enclosure manufacturing (including tool and die)
  • Must be proficient with mechanical design tools (AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer) 
  • Experience with PCB design tools (Orcad, Allegro, Pads, Mentor)
  • Minimum 5 years experience including 2 years management/supervisory

Qualifications:

  • Ability to read and understand Electronic schematics Strong communication skills both verbal & written
  • Strong communication skills, both orally and written

Education:  BS in Mechanical Engineer; MSME preferred.

Note:  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee.

Work Requirements:

Position duties may require incumbents to lift, carry heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) on a non-routine or daily basis.

EUROTECH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 

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