Sr Mechanical Engineer I - Advanced Development

Starkey Canada•Eden Prairie, MN

5d•$94,000 - $141,750

About The Position

The Sr Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for developing innovative mechanical concepts for hearing aids, hearing aid components and features, accessories, and sensor integrations. The role supports advanced development projects from initial concept design through proof-of-concept prototypes, testing, and transition to product development or productization. It applies broad knowledge of hearing aid products, critical thinking, and creativity to identify opportunities and develop solutions that are compatible with industrial design intent and manufacturable requirements. The engineer works with cross-functional engineers, technicians, managers, product development and operations teams, as well as external suppliers and design partners. The position also manages project plans and schedules, identifies and mitigates risks, produces design documentation and CAD models, facilitates design reviews, and supports design verification and validation. It keeps current with relevant technologies and industry trends and investigates ways to integrate sensor technologies into Starkey products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, or a background in Mechanical Design with significant and relevant industry experience.
At least 8 years of mechanical design experience in a related industry for Sr Mechanical Engineer I.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in ProE.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Intermediate knowledge of injection molding processes and tooling.
Intermediate knowledge of materials and processes used to manufacture injection-molded plastic, stamped-metal, and elastomeric components.
Advanced knowledge of product development best practices, such as DFM, DOE, and DFMEA.
Intermediate knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Ability to perform complex engineering analysis and calculations.
Ability to work effectively in a team and with minimal guidance, make decisions, and report progress.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter with high initiative.
Demonstrated project leadership, including the ability to guide and direct less experienced technical personnel.
Ability to keep current with new technologies and industry trends.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate understanding of acoustics and vibration.
Intermediate understanding of and experience with various types of test equipment.
A broad perspective on the direction of the industry.

Responsibilities

Develop innovative concept designs for standard and custom hearing aid products, components, and subassemblies.
Present hearing aid and component concepts to Advanced Development Leadership and document design benefits, market acceptance, and return on investment.
Integrate new technologies into concept designs and propose manufacturable options compatible with industrial design intent.
Specify materials that meet design requirements and work with internal and external suppliers to develop processes and technologies.
Develop concepts for accessory devices and other new product opportunities.
Create project plans with applicable technical leads and project managers, manage work to meet schedules, and identify and mitigate high-risk areas.
Design and produce proof-of-concept prototypes, create accurate CAD models, drawings, and design documentation, facilitate design reviews, and lead prototype builds.
Ensure design verification and validation testing meets required criteria; conduct cross-functional design reviews and facilitate DFMEA and DVT.
Transition designed concepts to product development by providing CAD packages, prototypes, and DFMEA and DVT results, consulting with the team, and participating in product development design reviews.
Collaborate with external component and industrial design partners through direct communication, Technical Improvement Process meetings, and relevant conferences.
Contribute to Advanced Development projects by investigating and recommending approaches to integrate new and existing sensor technologies into Starkey products.
Execute sensor integration concepts through mechanical design proof-of-concept work, prototype builds, and Design Verification Testing.
Monitor company and industry trends, scan and benchmark relevant technologies, attend technology seminars, and report pertinent information to Starkey.