Mechanical Engineer III

The job overview for the Mechanical Engineer III position at Inventables Inc. is to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop mechanical parts and assemblies for CNC machines and accessories. The engineer will utilize 3D CAD and analysis software to ensure the machine is designed within the specified timeframe and meets the required functionality. They will also be responsible for creating prototypes, conducting design reviews, optimizing spatial and thermal efficiency, and performing verification and validation tests. Additionally, the engineer will provide ongoing support for current products, optimize design for manufacturing, and stay updated on industry trends and technologies. This is a remote position with access to a private workshop.

• Work with internal stakeholders, including Director of Product, Head of Customer Service and Product Managers, as well as external partners, including design contractors, outsourced manufacturing, and suppliers, to develop mechanical parts and assemblies of CNC machines and relevant accessories that meet Inventables’ standards for design and aesthetic requirements.
• Use 3D CAD and analysis software, and the ability to develop strong professional relationships with stakeholders and partners to ensure the machine is developed in the prescribed time frame and functions appropriately.
• Design and communicate new and creative machine design concepts for coordinated drive systems in 3+ axes.
• Create prototypes of new CNC machine components and accessories for evaluation.
• Conduct technical design reviews to communicate and evaluate CNC machine designs.
• Design electronics packaging and work with electrical engineers to optimize spatial and thermal efficiency.
• Analyze designs for potential failure points and perform finite element analysis as required.
• Provide ongoing support for issues with current fielded products.
• Work with contract manufacturers and suppliers to optimize Design for Manufacturing.
• Create specifications, drawings, and documentation for efficient communication of designs with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Design and run verification and validation tests on CNC machine components, assemblies, and systems.
• Maintain projects and manage change utilizing our Product Lifecycle Management system.
• Stay abreast of new technologies, industry trends, and methods for cost-effective and efficient design and manufacturing methods.

• Work experience as a Mechanical Engineer III
• Ability to work with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Proficiency in using 3D CAD and analysis software
• Strong professional relationship building skills
• Knowledge of machine design concepts for coordinated drive systems in 3+ axes
• Experience in creating prototypes and conducting technical design reviews
• Ability to design electronics packaging and optimize spatial and thermal efficiency
• Familiarity with finite element analysis
• Ability to provide ongoing support for current fielded products
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing principles
• Proficiency in creating specifications, drawings, and documentation
• Experience in running verification and validation tests on CNC machine components, assemblies, and systems
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management systems
• Knowledge of new technologies, industry trends, and cost-effective design and manufacturing methods
• Ability to work remotely with access to a private workshop.

• 100% remote work with access to private workshop required
• Competitive salary range of $85k - $120k
• Opportunity to work with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Use of 3D CAD and analysis software
• Development of mechanical parts and assemblies of CNC machines and accessories
• Design and communication of new machine design concepts
• Creation of prototypes for evaluation
• Conducting technical design reviews
• Designing electronics packaging and optimizing spatial and thermal efficiency
• Analysis of designs for potential failure points
• Ongoing support for current fielded products
• Optimization of Design for Manufacturing with contract manufacturers and suppliers
• Creation of specifications, drawings, and documentation for efficient communication
• Design and execution of verification and validation tests
• Opportunity to stay abreast of new technologies and industry trends