Mechanical Engineer- Waltham

Acorn Product Development, Inc. • Waltham, MA

5d • $110,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Acorn Product Development designs and engineers products for global manufacturability, working with Fortune 100 and 500 companies as well as start-ups. Its work spans robotics, industrial, life science, medical device, and consumer products. The Mechanical Engineer will work onsite at Acorn’s Waltham, Massachusetts office in a fast-paced product development environment. The role involves collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to develop product solutions, creating detailed designs and engineering documentation, conducting analyses, and supporting prototypes through production.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• At least 3 years of design and engineering analysis experience.
• Experience transitioning at least one complex electromechanical product from early concept into production.
• Working knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal, and machined components.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and preparation of engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release.
• On-the-job analysis experience in at least two of the following areas: tolerance analysis; FEA and/or CFD; strength of materials; heat transfer; shock and vibration.
• Ability to work with teams in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes.
• Hands-on shop and lab skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with Creo.
• Hands-on project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to identify requirements, brainstorm, define, and develop product solutions.
• Create detailed designs and documentation to meet project objectives.
• Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses.
• Collaborate with industrial design and user experience teams to produce refined product designs.
• Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling, and production.
• Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling, and first articles.
• Create project and technical reports as required.
• Manage project activities and broaden technical knowledge.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• 401(k).
• Health care spending accounts.
• Quarterly and annual company events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level