About the position
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work in our Defense R&D and Manufacturing group in Bloomfield, Connecticut. This role centers on the design of fiber laser amplifiers and its opto-mechanical subcomponents. It includes significant levels of communication with internal departments such as manufacturing, electrical engineering, quality, supply chain, outside mechanical design and analysis contractors, and fabrication vendors.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical design and documentation of fiber lasers and components using SolidWorks
- Creation of detailed engineering drawings for fabrication and inspection
- Requesting quotes, placing orders, and interacting with vendors for mechanical parts
- Communicate progress to management and internal stakeholders verbally, electronically and through meetings
- Structured use of Oracle PLM program for part number ECO, and BOM creations
- Promote investigation and application of new technologies and industry trends to product design
- Lead DFM efforts to decrease errors and assembly time of products
- Participate in new product development programs
- Support of current programs through hands on troubleshooting, ECO’s, and prototyping
- Support quality department with incoming inspections and supporting documentation
Requirements
- B.S. in an engineering degree program (Mechanical preferred)
- Previous experience in product design with a 3D CAD program, preferably SolidWorks
- Hands on experience in assembly of technical devices
- Detailed drawing creation experience
- Solid understanding of machining, sheet metal, and various metal fabrication methods
- Commitment to details, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout job’s role
- Must be a US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with lasers or laser design
- Experience in creating / using standard practices in SolidWorks
- Experience with FEA and CFD simulation
- Knowledge of machining, fabrication, and 3D printing practices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills - comfortable working across a variety of functions and levels
