Mechanical Engineer

SRI International • Palo Alto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SRI International’s BCT group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to execute in an advanced R&D and production environment. The Mechanical Engineer (ME) will be responsible for the design, fabrication, integration and operation of critical mechanical parts and systems within BCT’s process line. These will range from test fixtures to prototype products to production systems and will be used to produce products across a wide range of applications at BCT. Additionally, the ME will focus on laser material processing in both R&D and production applications. The ideal candidate will be able to perform engineering analysis, complete detailed specifications, and build and troubleshoot systems with minimal supervision. Working with interdisciplinary teams, the ME will apply his or her knowledge of mechanical design and materials properties to invent, fabricate, and test complex components and systems that are benchmarks of elegant and effective design. The successful applicant will be proficient in mechanical design and analysis, prototyping, a wide range of manufacturing processes, electro-mechanical systems, 3D CAD, and system fabrication. The position will work onsite at our Palo Alto, CA office.

Requirements

• Master’s with at least 3 years of experience or new grad PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance
• Experience in a product development or manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical design, mechanics and material science concepts, and system integration
• Working knowledge of optical systems
• Working knowledge of circuit design and electronics
• Experience working with and managing vendors for part fabrication
• Experience designing with 3D CAD software to create complex assemblies and parts
• Ability to clearly communicate design rationale and results
• Experience planning and executing on prototype build plans

Nice To Haves

• Current active security clearance
• SolidWorks experience

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design
• Oversight of fabrication
• Technical leadership
• Interpreting experimental data
• Developing and fielding novel solutions as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team

Benefits

• SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program
• annual Performance Based Compensation program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees