Mechanical Engineer

Crystal Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers. Crystal Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical/dental/vision insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Wellness programs Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) On-Site Gym This position is responsible for the design, development, verification of assigned mechanical components to include sheet-metal / machined-metal parts and assemblies, and theoretical mechanical concepts required to integrate mechanical and electrical components into one assembly.

Requirements

Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related field required or at least 10+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Basic knowledge of 3D modeling techniques
Familiar with Finite Element Analysis and computational fluid dynamics
Familiar with Computer Numerical Control design requirements
Basic knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Basic knowledge of mechanical component industry standards
Basic understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to Mechanical Engineering theory
Works well both independently and in a team environment and is willing to change priorities as needed
Multitasking skills including the ability to work across multiple software platforms
Use hand tools (caliper, micrometer, feeler gauge, fluid pressure meter, infrared thermal cameras, etc.)
Inspect and troubleshoot computer related hardware components at an assembly level
Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (AutoDesk inventor, AutoCAD, Ansys simulation software)
Create, read, and compare technical data sheets

Nice To Haves

3+ years of mechanical component design or manufacturing experience
3+ years of CAD software related work
Extensive knowledge of computer equipment (PC, firewall, switch, data acquisition systems, UPS, server rack equipment, etc.)
Basic knowledge of harsh mechanical environments

Responsibilities

Maintain a basic working knowledge of Crystal Group’s mechanical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor) for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams and assembly drawings
Maintain a basic understanding of metal parts machining, fabrication, and assembly processes
Maintain a basic working knowledge of packaging techniques applied to high performance electronics for use in harsh and demanding environments
Maintain a basic working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the design field
Recommend the proper procedures, processes, templates, and tools to correctly perform the task assigned
Provide technical assistance for the building and testing of new products and systems
Provide basic troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services
Review mechanical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, as assigned
Ensure designs are producible and error free
Provides basic component-level review and in-depth troubleshooting support for product in Manufacturing and in the field as well as Sales department assistance
Assist the systems team in researching, designing, and evaluating systems and/or processes to meet customer requirements
Write mechanical performance requirements for product development or engineering projects
Perform detailed mechanical or fluid calculations to compute and establish manufacturing standards or specifications
Utilize engineering theory and simulation models to assess feasibility, sustainability, and operating condition effects
Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential mechanical engineering studies or projects