Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Computer Server Manufacturer
Our client has over a decade of expertise in the design and manufacture of computing systems for rugged military applications.   

Summary Description:

Design sheet metal enclosures to house servers for rugged environments. Work in a team environment to interface with and satisfy customer requirements. Apply lessons learned to new designs for continuous improvement of processes and product. Must be capable of managing long term and short term deadlines. May be required to modify existing designs to provide quick turn prototypes to customers. Will be required to work with metal fabrication vendors in successful completion of designs.  Hands on experience with sheet metal fabrication equipment is a plus. Must have a positive team attitude. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

         Design sheet metal enclosures for ruggedized computer equipment

         Work with other Engineering disciplines to aid in product development and procedures to improve productivity

         Develop and manage Solid Works library for system designs

         Interface with sheet metal fabrication facilities for new and current products

         Aide in build-up of prototypes

         Solve mechanical issues and provide structural stability to enclosures

         Document designs, modifications, processes, etc. to ensure complete and accurate records retention.

         Report directly to the Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities in support of R&D Engineering (for the ideal candidate):

Perform general Electrical Engineering tasks associated with new product design and maintenance of current designs.  Take the layout and specifications for new chassis designs and generate data and power specifications with regards to cabling and power supplies.   You will support R&D by designing power and data cables and generate specifications for electrical components for use in designs.

-       Perform complete procedure on vibration, shock, thermal, sound, and other environmental testing to applicable MIL-STDs

-       Prepare test documentation and test reports

-       Review and evaluate test requirements to insure completeness of testing procedure

-       Operate data acquisition systems, various communication interfaces, software programs, shakers, chambers, controllers, environmental test equipment

-       Read and interpret simple scripts/coding to run test profiles

-       Maintain test equipment in the Environmental Test Lab

-       Troubleshoot and calibrate test equipment

-       Provide support in the design and development cycles

-       Travel to participate, witness and assist environmental testing performed at customer sites

 Education Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-5 years directly related experience in sheet metal design
• Knowledge of computer hardware components preferred
• Design experience with MIL ruggedized chassis / mechanicals a plus
• Knowledge and experience with electro-mechanical and thermal design
• Knowledge and experience with SolidWorks software tool for modeling mechanical design.
• Knowledge and experience with FlowTherm software tool for thermal analysis a strong plus.
• Hands on experience with sheet metal fabrication equipment is a plus
• Experience with shock and vibration issues of computer equipment preferred
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• US Citizenship required for direct customer interaction or travel to customer sites
• Ability to Travel up to 10%, occasionally without notice to meet customer expectations

Additional Preferred Education Skills and Abilities (for ideal candidate)

         Ability to interpret military standards and specifications

         Experience in working in a test laboratory conducting environmental testing

         Experience in using computerized control systems, measuring equipment, test instrumentation and data acquisition systems

         Knowledge/experience in Linux environment

Must pass a background check and drug screen.