R&D Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer you will have the ability to innovate independently and/or work with other engineers to develop ideas into a successful product. You are capable of working in an engineering design team and also independently on tasks. 

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering input for the research, design and development of new innovative spectroscopy products. 

• Generating concept ideas, creating new designs, simulations, calculations, data analysis, accepting feedback in design reviews, creating drawings, working with suppliers, ordering parts, creating test plans, building and testing prototypes,

• Refining the design as required to meet the product specification and transferring the design into production.

• Creating, testing and implementing solutions for minor improvements of existing products will also be required. 

• Identify risks (both technical and commercial), and work within the project teams and across the organization to mitigate them. 

• Coordinate and collaboratively work with the other functions (other R&D teams, marketing, manufacturing, procurement, quality, product support, etc.) required to turn an idea into a commercial product or make improvements to existing products.  

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering. 

• 5+ years practical R&D experience, preferably in a high-tech environment that develops commercial products.  

• Experience with manufacturing processes – Particularly Sheetmetal, injection moulding, casting. 

• Strong understanding and familiarity with ASME GD&T Y14.5 standards and tolerancing. Familiarity with Model Based Definition and PMI

• 3D CAD/CAE experience, specifically Siemens NX. 

• FEA, CFD and FMEA experience.  

• Problem solving mind. 

• Strong communication, time management, initiative and ability to work well with cross functional teams, team player.

• Demonstrated strong hands-on prototyping skillset in fabrication and rapid prototyping such as 3D printing.