Staff Mechanical Engineer
| Company | 1X |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Expertise in mechanical systems design and development
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and kinematic studies
- Ability to mentor and provide technical leadership to junior and mid-level engineers
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-disciplinary teams
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of advanced mechanical systems, including structural components, mechanisms, and assemblies
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for mechanical components, from initial concept and prototyping to validation and scaling into large-scale volume production
- Partner closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
- Conduct and oversee in-depth engineering analyses, including finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and kinematic studies
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including electrical, software, and systems engineering
- Develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and specifications
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex issues encountered during prototyping, testing, or production
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior and mid-level engineers
- Act as a technical authority and key decision-maker in mechanical engineering
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.