Mechanical Design Engineer I

Mechanical Design Engineer I

Requirements

• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to mechanical product design, FEA, or CFD.
• Exposure to 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.
• Knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, material selection, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components, including smoke sensor enclosures and airflow systems.
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using software such as SolidWorks or Creo, ensuring designs meet functionality, manufacturability, and cost targets.
• Support mechanical finite element analysis (FEA) activities (e.g., drop tests, plastic snap fits, and stress analysis) under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to smoke and airflow simulations (with training) using computational tools and assist in analyzing results to optimize designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, firmware, test engineering) to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and electronic components.
• Assist in prototype development, mechanical testing, validation, and documentation for new product introductions.
• Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and support engineering processes related to mechanical design, prototyping, and testing activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn simulation techniques and mechanical analysis (training provided).
• Basic understanding of tolerance stack-ups and critical-to-function dimensions.
• Familiarity with thermal analysis, fluid dynamics, or smoke/airflow simulation tools.
• Exposure to product development processes and design for manufacturability (DFM) concepts.