Sr. Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. As a Mechanical Engineer at, you will be responsible for the full product development lifecycle of mechanical systems within our revolutionary home energy products. We are looking for people who are passionate about a more sustainable future and want to make that vision a reality. An ideal candidate is excited and ready to collaborate closely with a small, dedicated team. Engineers are hands-on and involved in a wide range of facets of the product, from applying fundamental physical principles in design to working with high-volume production suppliers.
Requirements
- Mechanical Design
- Extensive experience in 3D Modeling software (e.g. Onshape, NX, Solidworks)
- Detailed knowledge of 2D Drawing creation and GD&T
- Ability to analyze designs using Tolerance Analysis, Statics/Load Path Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Design Failure Modes and Effect Analysis
- Experience with PCBA management such as Mechanical Control Outline generation
- Working knowledge of Thermal Management techniques
- Design experience with a variety of manufacturing processes including plastic injection molding, stamped sheet metal, press brake sheet metal, metal die casting, and CNC machining
- Prototyping skills using 3D printing, machining, sheet metal bending, laser cutting, and general machine shop tools
- Manufacturing Support
- Experience communicating with component suppliers including Design for Manufacturing report review, First Article Inspection, and Part Production Approval Process
- Ability to generate Work Instructions for electromechanical assemblies
- Knowledge of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- Extensive experience with Onsite Build Support at domestic and international contract manufacturing sites
- Ability to modify designs from manual assembly-capable to automated assembly-capable
- Communication
- Ability to generate detailed design documentation
- Skilled at clear verbal and written communication including concise slide deck creation
- Ability to give kind and direct feedback and receive feedback with an open mind
Responsibilities
- Work back and forth with collaborators across the company to continuously refine and improve our understanding of how our products can create the greatest impact, get to market quickly, and operate reliably for our customers
- Brainstorm and evaluate new solutions, weigh pros and cons, and narrow down options
- Efficiently test ideas and designs: anything from back-of-the-envelope calculations to physical tests and multi-physics simulations
- Design high-performance, reliable, easy-to-manufacture parts and assemblies, employing a variety of high-volume manufacturing processes
- Create and review drawings and other part specifications
- Manage bills of materials, cost and mass roll-ups, and engineering releases
- Define manufacturing processes and inspection methods
- Collaborate directly with part manufacturers to support prototypes and production
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
