Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Type: Contract

Location: Glendale; AZ

Duration: 24 Months

Industry: Lighting Industry

SUMMARY

• The position is to perform engineering work designing validating developing and taking to production new designs. To include the design of LED luminaries Indoor Lighting and Horticulture Lighting.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop performance specifications based upon marketing and regulatory requirements.

• Design parts and assemblies in Solidworks to meet the project performance specifications.

• Design and plan the layout of electrical assemblies.

• Examine prepare and verify technical drawings and specifications of Electrical System to ensure that installation and operations confirm to standards.

• Conduct analysis experiment and design reviews to verify the designed parts fulfills specifications.

• Ensure design progression via three-dimensional modeling thermal optical and mechanical analysis (FEA- Finite Element Analysis) drawing release testing plan and third party compliance.

• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure vendors are identified quotations are being obtained and quality documents are being supplied.

• Act as liaison with existing and potential suppliers to ensure project tooling budget and product cost requirements are being met.

• Conduct design reviews as well as the Design and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA PFMEA) sessions to identify project risks and develop response plans.

• Initiates drawing orders engineering changes samples and prototype request purchase request and other necessary paperwork to complete project assignments and or maintain assigned product lines.

• Interacts with other departmental groups to complete other projects such as DFM cost reductions and internal improvements to ensure design integrity for improvement processes.

• Collaborate with manufacturing on product design tooling development and manufacturing processes for assigned projects and assist pilot runs and first article inspections

• Recommend and implement corrective actions for deviations PPIs suggestions variation orders ECRs and drawing changes and serve on Change Control Board as assigned

• Assist in patent searches do necessary calculations select materials determine and coordinate tests review and analyze costs and solve design related problems

• Other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL DAILY TASKS

• Create drawing and assemblies in Solidworks

• Design and review electrical assemblies

• Construct luminaries to meet customer specifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION: Engineering Degree BE ME or EE

• EXPERIENCE 5 years of product design experience or 3 years of product design in the lighting field.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to interpret standards

• Knowledge of Solidworks software designing and rendering

• Kowledge of OrCAD or equivalent software to generate schematics and gerber files.

• Knowledge of injection molded plastic die cast and sheet metal designs

• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and processes

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of relational database such as Microsoft and MAS 500

• Knowledge of UL and IEC standards

• CSWP Certified

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.