Mechanical Engineer III

Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Irwindale CA
This is C2H (Contract to Hire only: OPT/H4EAD/GC/USC).

Need a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and applied research to improve or generate new products components equipment systems tests requirements and processes.
• Drive projects by maintaining focus across disciplines and functions on key design aspects customer needs system requirements testing product growth and technological trends.
• Apply deep knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines to lead product innovation and development.
• Assemble and test prototypes integrating mechanical and electrical components.
• Interpret and create detailed mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Sustain and support designs across the entire product life cycle.
• Communicate and collaborate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Complete Role Standard Work and deliver all other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in CAD tools (Siemens NX preferred or SolidWorks) Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with 3D printing technologies and rapid prototyping.
• Hands-on experience assembling and troubleshooting electromechanical prototypes preferably sensors.
• Hands-on experience in assembly machining soldering and related fabrication techniques for electromechanical component development and testing.
• Experience in testing electromechanical sensors and systems in automation and control systems programming (e.g. PLCs).
• Experience with sensor design and integration is a strong plus.
• Experience in designing water quality monitoring equipment or components is preferred.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering expertise with a strong foundation in mechanical electrical and flow mechanics.
• Be able and willing to work in a fast-paced agile product development environment-wear multiple hats be resourceful and take initiative to get the job done with minimal supervision

Education And Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or related field.
• 5 years of relevant industrial experience in product development preferably in sensor and automation industries.
• Experience with prototype development and CAD-based design required.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.