Job Description

WIT Recruiting is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead sensor level mechanical projects on current and future digital lidar products. The ideal candidate would have experience with multi-domain mechanical projects such as electrical/mechanical integrations or opto-mechanical design. They should be comfortable working with other departments such as Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality/Reliability as well as with external suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the design of electromechanical subsystems, taking assemblies and components from R&D through NPI and sustaining.
• Ownership of CAD assemblies and drawings.
• Interface with Quality and Manufacturing to ensure designs are reliable and can be produced in high volumes.
• Work cross-functionally with electrical engineering and optics to deliver fully functioning products.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience designing and delivering mechanical hardware.
• Experience designing multi-domain highly integrated mechanical systems such as opto-mechanical, electrical integration, or hydraulics.
• Experience with technical leadership, project management and cross-functional product planning.
• Able to contribute to product development road maps and long term product vision.
• Experience with GD&T drawings and tolerance analysis.
• Professional CAD experience - SolidWorks required.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a highly cross-functional team.
• Able to work in a self-driven and demanding startup atmosphere.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent hand-on abilities assembling and troubleshooting sensors.
• Must be able to travel occasionally.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience developing high volume or consumer products.
• Experience launching products into volume production.
• Experience in multiple areas such as manufacturing, reliability, testing, and design.
• Experience working with mass produced opto-mechanical systems.
• Experience designing products for harsh environments.
• Experience mentoring fellow engineers.
• Experience coding in Python.
• Experience leading FEA and CFD thermal simulations.
• Knowledge of Statical Process Control.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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