Mechanical engineer

Job Description Mechanical Engineer IV - TalentZok Overview Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below. Immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer in Poway, CA who possesses:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering highly preferred
• Experience with designing mechanisms that operate in harsh temperature environment; i.e. temperature chamber
• Able to size and select motors
• 10+ years experience with high-speed automation and mechanism design using SolidWorks
• Experience in design for cost and manufacturability is a plus
  

Email resumes to or call FULL DESCRIPTION : Under the general direction of Mechanical Engineering Manager, conceptualizes, designs and develops automated semiconductor test equipment components using SolidWorks. Design and build automated machining and electromechanical systems. Work to improve existing designs and processes or expand capabilities. This role will focus on specific modules and in-chamber mechanisms. The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Conceptualize, design and develop new automated semiconductor test equipment aligned with the Product Development Plan process.
• Design and build automated machining and electromechanical systems.
• Work to improve existing designs and processes or expand capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Engineering teams.
• Interact with Project Managers to define requirements.
• Perform detailed cost analyses on new products and changes to existing products.
• Provide project management of existing products, including timelines, schedules, design review, and writing of functional specs.
• Analyze and find root cause using tools such as FEA, MTBF and FMEA.
• Write specifications, test plans and reports, prepare timelines and cost estimations.
• Prepare assembly drawings, bill of materials and alignment procedures.
• May research, select and test vendor products.
• May research and generate solutions for ECP's and assist in all functions required to generate and process ECN's.
• Provide support to engineering lab, manufacturing floor and machine shop as required.
• Provides work leadership or technical guidance to lower-level employees.
  

The selected candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university. M.S. degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten years' experience with an engineering Bachelor's degree, or six to seven years with an engineering Master's degree.
• Experience with machine design or automation for the semiconductor industry a plus – experience with automated test equipment such a pick-in-place a big plus.
• Requires experience developing equipment that runs in a 24/7 environment.
• Experience with complex electro-mechanical systems or machine design highly desirable, along with automation, robotic equipment, computer/machine vision and thermal engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and analytical methods required.
• Ability to manage fast-paced direct product development projects. Ability to exhibit innovation and think “out of the box”. Exceptional design skills with a big picture view of product development. Also requires an understanding of design from a systems engineering perspective.
• Ability to meet objectives within cost targets.
• Experience with designing electro-mechanical parts, subassemblies, gears, racks, mechanisms and movements required.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, aluminum machining, hardened gears, thermal concerns, wear on materials and aging.
• Well versed in failure element analysis (FEA), mean time between failure (MTBF) and failure modes and effect analysis (FMEA).
• Proficiency with SolidWorks/Cosmos (latest release).
• Practical experience with engineering documentation (i.e. detail drawings, fabrication specifications, Bills of Materials, Engineering Change Orders, etc.)
• Requires familiarity with GD&T.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide direction and guidance to designers and drafters.
• Ability to work independently on projects and interface effectively with other teams members.
  

Salary Range: $55k-$75k/yr For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to or call . More information can be found at Company Description TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2022, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, TalentZok is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices. TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2022, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, TalentZok is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.