R&D Hardware Engineer
About The Position
Volt is immediately hiring for R&D Mechanical Engineer in Wilmington, Delaware 19808. As a R&D Mechanical Engineer, you will: Translate customer and market needs into technical product requirements. Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and product enhancements. Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation. Utilize engineering analysis, simulation tools, and experimental methods to optimize product performance. Lead and participate in design reviews throughout the product development lifecycle. Develop and execute verification and validation test plans. Design test fixtures, assembly fixtures, and automated testing solutions to support product development and manufacturing. Build, evaluate, and refine prototypes and proof-of-concept designs. Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, and R&D teams to ensure successful product launches. Support continuous improvement initiatives and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field OR 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Creo.
- Experience creating engineering drawings and applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) principles.
- Experience with simulation and analysis tools such as Ansys.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including: Machining Injection molding Casting Sheet metal fabrication Mechanical assembly
- Experience designing and testing prototypes, fixtures, and experimental setups.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work onsite at least 3 days per week.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing precision mechanical components and high-pressure hardware.
- Experience working with chromatography instrumentation or analytical laboratory equipment.
- Understanding of customer-centered design and usability principles.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
- Familiarity with regulated product development environments.
Responsibilities
- Translate customer and market needs into technical product requirements.
- Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and product enhancements.
- Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Utilize engineering analysis, simulation tools, and experimental methods to optimize product performance.
- Lead and participate in design reviews throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Develop and execute verification and validation test plans.
- Design test fixtures, assembly fixtures, and automated testing solutions to support product development and manufacturing.
- Build, evaluate, and refine prototypes and proof-of-concept designs.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, and R&D teams to ensure successful product launches.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- term life
- short term disability
- AD&D
- 401(k)
- Sick time
- other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
