Junior Mechanical Engineer
Location Oakland, California Date posted September 24, 2024 Job ID 17371 Pay Range $78,000-$110,000- Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products and improvement of existent products.
- Using computer software, generate solid models, 2D drawings, assembly drawings, procedures, specifications, and BOMs.
- Perform design reviews on a regular basis.
- Coordinate and collaborate with vendors for fabrication and open innovation. Identify, create, and manage relationships with key vendors, and internal and external customers.
- Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs to ensure fit, form, functionality, serviceability, and manufacturability.
- Provide hands-on technical participation in all phases of product realization including prototypes building, training colleagues, essential modification of parts, and product transfer process to off-site locations through short-term travel.
- Provide support at all stages of the active product lifecycle including Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Change, Field Service, and Product Discontinuation.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams on a daily basis to research and analyze new ideas for products, execute product development, and continue product improvements.
- Communicate actively and clearly with the team to ensure project timeline met and project stays within budget and project priority.
- Perform engineering calculations to support design work. Conduct basic theoretical analysis for risk assessment and product feasibility.
- Investigate new technologies and concepts, as defined by FMC and Steering Committee, for future product improvements or development.
- Ability to explore and deepen knowledge base on subject matter and related expertise including manufacturing methodologies, optics and electronics.
- Handle fast-paced design and prototype cycles.
- Follow the guideline of PLM to provide technical input, perform detailed documentation to track project development and design processes.
- Drive projects to completion with agreed performance, deliverables, and cost targets.
- Design and develop process and fixtures to facilitate the manufacturing of quality products.
- Evaluate the on-going quality of products and processes to provide feedback or improvements.
- Define inspection criteria and standards as needed.
- Design for manufacturability and modularity under the processes and procedures set in place and accordance to ISO 9001:2000 and ATEX Annex VII (ATEX 94/9/EC, 13980).
- Consistently maintain a high level of attention to detail and documentation to ensure ISO 9001:2000 and ATEX Annex VII (ATEX 94/9/EC, 13980) compliance at all times.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred or other related technical fields
- Experience in an instrument company is a plus
- Experience with the design and development of new products
- Knowledge and dexterity of CAD and Solid Modeling programs
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Chemistry and physics background a plus
- Experience with Photonics, Electronics, or Optical Systems a plus
- SAP knowledge preferred
- MS Word - Level 1
- MS Excel - Level 2
- MS Power Point - Level 1
- MS Access - Level 1
- ProEngineer and Teamcenter
- SOLIDWORKS
- MS OneNote
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, educational matching gift program, perks and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide leadership in precision instrumentation
- A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
- Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards across Mettler Toledo
- Global recognition for the quality of our products and services
Working at Mettler Toledo means you are impacting the world in important ways. Our precision measuring devices span the world's laboratories, production facilities, and retail stores. We manufacture, sell, and service instruments that detect, measure, and weigh - from the infinitely small to the largest of vehicles or airplanes.
- We help feed the world. We impact how food is produced, packaged and made safe.
- We help keep you healthy. Our instruments make it possible for scientists to develop new drugs and bring life-saving medicines to the world.
- Mettler Toledo products are important to the production and consistent quality of every kind of consumer product.
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