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Mechanical Engineer IV

Post Date

Apr 10, 2024

Location

Redmond,
Washington

ZIP/Postal Code

98052
US
Jul 17, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

SJC-696367

Pay Rate

$60 - $90 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer/Product Design Engineer to join one of the world's leading social networking companies. This individual will work with the Reality Labs organization which helps people around the world come together through next generation Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality. The Product Design Engineering team is working on cutting edge technology and needs help from skilled engineers that will help bring ideas to reality. The main function of this Product Design Engineer is to explore, prototype and implement new technologies into functional medium volume prototypes to validate technical and product level functionality, use cases and tech maturity. You will work alongside a diverse and expert XFN team consisting of EE, FW/SW, Audio, Optical engineers.



Responsibilities

Support RnD projects (NTI and NPI) through the design of systems and test vehicles for new technology introduction studies and technology development.

Design product components and systems for consumer electronics

Design electromechanical and optomechanical systems for device testing and validation

Develop and implement test methods for design validation

Contribute to creation of technical specifications and product definition.

Work closely with XFN team consisting of EE, FW/SW/, Audio, Optical, REL, MfgEng

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience

5+ years of experience designing components or systems for consumer electronics or similar mid to high-volume industries.

Strong engineering fundamentals

Material science experience with relevant materials for consumer electronics: plastics, metals, insulators, gaskets, thermal interface materials.

Heat transfer

Statics

Dynamics

Structural design

Experience with production drawings

Experience with tolerance analysis

Familiarity with PCBA and FPC design and manufacturing methods.

Experience with various subtractive and additive manufacturing technologies for production and prototyping: injection molding, sheet metal, co-molding, machining, CNC

Data analysis and visualization experience (matlab, python, jmp or similar)

Experience building part and assembly prototypes in the shop

NX or other similar CAD software experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience

7+ years of experience designing components or systems for consumer electronics or similar high volume industries.

Experience designing parts with highly cosmetic surfaces

Mechanism design

Electronics cooling and thermal architecture design and testing experience

Sensor design experience

Optomechanical experience

DOE and SPC experience

FEA experience (order of importance): statics, dynamics, thermal, fluids

Knowledge of design for reliability

Familiarity with reliability and compliance testing

Knowledge of electrical design, hardware automation, arduino, etc...

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.