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Our Company specializes in the development of animal health management solutions. We are a multidisciplinary product company a diverse team of 450 closely collaborating scientists AI experts software hardware and mechanical engineers working alongside veterinarians and other animal experts. Our passion Shaping the future of animal health and well-being (for much better!).
Our products and platforms identify trends and predict the likelihood of health outcomes for HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of animals each year from pets to poultry farm animals and even fish. We provide actionable insights for veterinarians farmers and producers changing the way people care for animals in 150 markets.
So if youre looking to work in a company that combines pioneering science and technology dedicated colleagues and animals youll find it all here come join us!
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in the development of physical products aimed at monitoring the wellbeing of livestock farm and companion a part of our team you will play a crucial role in designing and developing innovative solutions that contribute to improving animal health.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and develop new design concepts.
Utilize SolidWorks or similar CAD software to create detailed mechanical designs ensuring accuracy functionality and manufacturability.
Perform detailed plastic part design considering factors like material selection injection moulding processes and structural integrity.
Create electro-mechanical and mechanical assemblies that meet the required torque force speed reliability safety and cost.
Design parts and assemblies for both domestic and agricultural requirements for Ingress Protection UV Impact resistance Temperature Humidity chemical resistance and corrosion resistance.
Design for manual assembly and/or automation - using Design for Assembly tools to analysis assembly efficiency
Manage communicate and prioritise risks using an FMEA.
Create technical specifications test plans acceptance criteria and work breakdowns.
Utilize SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent tools to evaluate the performance and structural integrity of designs including static stress analysis fatigue analysis and mould flow.
Apply statistical techniques and tools with Minitab excel or other to analyse data to understand and improve product performance reliability and quality.
Employ statistical methods such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and tolerance analysis to optimize development testing and design.
Develop a broad understanding and hands-on experience with various manufacturing processes and technologies including ultrasonic welding laser marking laser welding design for assembly and joining technologies (e.g. clip and snap fits).
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless transition from design to production addressing any manufacturing challenges or issues that arise.
Prepare design reviews provide technical input and contribute to the continuous improvement of the design processes and methodologies.
Perform prototyping testing and other empirical analysis.
Requirements:
A good Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification with experience ().
A proven track record of designing low and medium-cost electromechanical systems in injection moulded products for medium to high volume production and high reliability.
Expertise in using CAD software (preferably Solidworks) including substantial experience drawing with the use of GD&T.
Familiar with risk identification and activities to de-risk designs
Experience acting as the mechanical design authority on multi-disciplinary projects.
Familiar with designing for manufacture from both low to high volumes.
The ability to work within a team on multiple projects to prioritise tasks and to manage your own time autonomously in a fast-paced changing environment.
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