Associate Mechanical Engineer

Matrix Design Group•Newburgh, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Matrix designs, manufactures, and sells innovative technological products that help keep people safe. Originally focused on the underground coal mining industry, Matrix has expanded into new industrial markets in the United States and globally. We are currently seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer who will participate in all product stages from research and development to design and manufacturing, through installation and final commissioning. Your duties will include designing, developing, prototyping, and testing mechanical components of products and systems. You should be well-versed in complex mechanical or electronic systems and possess excellent problem-solving abilities as well as a creative approach to your tasks. This position works in a team environment at our home office in Newburgh, IN. This is not a remote position. This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

Requirements

BS Mechanical Engineering
0-3 years’ experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or in other relevant position
Experience in solid modeling, preferably SolidWorks
Excellent knowledge of core concepts and principles of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, etc.
Strong creativity and analytical skills
Strong communication and technical writing skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), preferably Arena
Working knowledge of DFSS, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE) preferred

Responsibilities

Organize a full lifecycle product development, including design, development, test prototypes, manufacturing, and implementation
Develop systems and components that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
Prepare outline designs.
Organize experiments methodically, analyze data and interpret results
Conduct tests and evaluate theoretical designs
Research and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
Review of the final product’s overall performance, reliability, and safety
Improve design to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions
Help create product reports, product, documentation, end-user documentation, and sales literature
Stay informed about new theories or methods