Instron · 14 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
Norwood, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expInstron is a global leader in materials testing systems, seeking to strengthen its engineering group within the product R&D organization by hiring a Mechanical Engineer. The role involves designing and developing complex electromechanical products, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project specifications and schedules.
Advanced MaterialsIndustrialInformation TechnologyMechanical EngineeringSoftware
Responsibilities
Responsible for a number of concurrent projects or tasks including customer research, design, build, test, reporting, and optimization, while meeting design specifications and the project schedule
Work in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment with frequent interaction with other multi-disciplined engineers, team members in other departments, and vendors and suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering with 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and launch of complex electromechanical products
Experience in machine design that has incorporated machine elements, structural components, kinematic principles and/or mechanisms, electromechanical component packaging, electromechanical drive systems, sensors, design for cost, and design for manufacturability
Experience designing sophisticated, precision, and reliable mechanisms and assemblies
Proficiency with CAD and FEA design software such as SolidWorks (or equivalent), GD&T, BOMs, mechanical drawings, ECOs
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, casting, injection molding, 3D printing, finishing, material selection, fastening, and assembly operations
Ability to ideate, evaluate, and propose new design concepts by evaluating customer feedback, requests, and pain points
Ability to collaborate with other functional groups such as marketing, manufacturing, and service to develop specifications, resolve design tradeoffs, and incorporate their requirements into the final design
Experience with design verification and testing activities including designing, setting up, and conducting tests, data acquisition, statistical data analysis, and documentation of results
Familiarity with related disciplines (electrical, firmware, software) sufficient to support product development including the conceptualization and architecture of mechanical and system-level design direction
Proven strong attention to detail, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to create, collaborate, and work within team environments
Experience with the product development and launch stage-gate process, including leading elements of mechanical development from concept through to launch
Ability to coach and mentor less experienced engineers on best practices in mechanical engineering, machine design elements, and proper use of CAD
Benefits
Health, dental, life and LTD insurance
401k (with match)
100% tuition reimbursement program
Company
Instron
A leading worldwide supplier of instruments, software and services for the testing of materials and structures It is a sub-organization of Illinois Tool Works.
1001-5000 employees
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