Job description
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: California
Salary: Competitive
Industry: Additive Manufacturing
An innovative additive manufacturing business who are disrupting traditional manufacturing processes with their material and system portfolio, are hiring a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer who will work with the R&D team to develop the latest equipment and explore industry.
You will be responsible for proof-of-concept evaluation; prototype development; system testing and characterization of mechanical and electro-mechanical subsystems. Applicants should have a thorough understanding of mechanics, thermodynamics, and dynamics for industrial equipment with hands-on experience.
Responsibilities:
Create and maintain design and test documentation
Support final product design including testing and certification
Support applications and service/support teams with customer issues
Support contract manufacturer with product builds and training
Schedule and complete tasks on time with minimal supervision
Necessary Qualifications & Experience:
BSME or similar degree with 7+ years product development experience
5+ years’ experience with 3D CAD design and finite element analysis (Solidworks preferred)
Experience with mathematical modeling of mechanics/dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
Ability to lead and mentor less experienced team members on proper engineering practices
Complete life-cycle experience of an industrial machinery
Strong communication skills and a desire to work in small, dynamic team
Must be able to manage multiple projects under tight time constraints
Open to travel to support manufacturing and first machine deployments
Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not now or in the future require sponsorship by the employer
Desirable Experience:
MSEE or similar
Experience in use and design of servo control and industrial equipment
Knowledge in additive manufacturing processes and equipment.
Experience designing for Compliance requirements, including safety certifications
Experience with Matlab
Experience with scripting-level coding
Click apply or speak to Mark Ainscoughfor the full details.
T: +44 (0)1257 244743
E: mark.ainscough@kensingtonconsulting.co.uk
