Mechanical Engineer III

The Mechanical Engineer III at Inventables Inc. will be responsible for developing mechanical parts and assemblies of CNC machines and accessories that meet the company's design and aesthetic standards. They will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the machine is developed within the specified timeframe and functions properly. The engineer will also design new machine concepts, create prototypes, conduct technical design reviews, and optimize spatial and thermal efficiency. Additionally, they will provide ongoing support for current products, optimize design for manufacturing, and communicate designs through specifications, drawings, and documentation. The engineer will also perform verification and validation tests and stay updated on new technologies and industry trends. 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
• Experience in creating prototypes and conducting technical design reviews
• Familiarity with electronics packaging and thermal efficiency optimization
• Ability to analyze designs for potential failure points and perform finite element analysis
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing principles
• Proficiency in creating specifications, drawings, and documentation
• Experience in verification and validation testing of CNC machine components
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management systems
• Ability to stay updated on new technologies and industry trends

• 100% remote work with access to private workshop required
• Competitive salary range of $85k - $120k