Mechanical Engineer

Grass Valley - Nevada City, CA

Full-time

Nevada City, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Mechanical Engineer role at Grass Valley involves designing electro-mechanical assemblies from concept to volume production, while also demonstrating project management and mentoring abilities. The position is crucial for delivering projects that lead to shipping products, with a strong emphasis on design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) concepts associated with electronic products. The ideal candidate will guide various team members through the manufacturing process and serve as the primary contact for all physical aspects of Grass Valley products.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures and panels for production switcher applications.
• Conduct detailed mechanical design work, thermal simulations, sampling trials, assembly trials, and reliability testing in line with the overall project plan.
• Analyze and resolve any technical issues raised through trials, testing, reviews, and/or manufacturing.
• Prepare engineering documents, manuals, and drawings.
• Prepare bill of materials and raise purchase requisitions for parts and related products.
• Provide data to support industrial design (ID) and mechanical concepts.
• Maintain and service production needs during the life of the product.
• Participate in the conception and improvement of all practices and processes involving the work of the industrial design team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a similar technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in designing products in an engineering project environment.
• Experience and understanding of thermal management.
• Expertise in the design and manufacturing of electronic products.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management systems (PLM).
• Experience with 3D CAD systems - SolidWorks or SolidEdge.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conceptualize, illustrate, and document mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Knowledge of design and fabrication of electronic cards.
• Attention to detail and motivation to pursue design challenges to an outstanding resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate efficiently with management, colleagues, and suppliers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with EMC compliance and enclosure design for RF electronics.
• Experience with sheet metal design/modeling for electronic enclosures.
• Experience with complex user interface designs containing multiple displays and controls.
• SolidEdge CAD tools experience to some degree.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including a flexible time off policy
• Energizing and supportive work environment