Engineering - mechanical science and engineering

Mechanical Engineer
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Wyant College of Optical Sciences is seeking applicants for a Design Specialist that will create large opto-mechanical systems for the Optical Fabrication & Engineering Facility. *Citizen or hold permanent resident status.
Creates opto-mechanical system designs meeting mechanical and optical requirements.
Optimizes mechanical and optical performance of systems through iterative design processes including FEA, and thermal analysis.
Performs tolerance analysis at system and subsystem level.
Works with a design and engineering team to create full drawing packages with GD&T and detailed AIT (assembly, integration and testing) plans.
Provides practical, hands-on skills in working with engineers and technicians in a lab environment.
Works with vendors to manufacture parts, subsystems and systems per requirements, and works with peers and management.
Creates technical documents such as reports, slides and plans.
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Creates mechanical system designs meeting mechanical and optical requirements.
Optimizes mechanical and optical performance of systems through iterative design processes including FEA, and thermal analysis.
Creates technical documents such as reports, slides and plans.
Provides practical, hands-on skills in working with engineers and technicians in a lab environment.
Works with vendors to manufacture parts, subsystems and systems per requirements, and works with peers and management.
Performs tolerance analysis at system and subsystem level.
Works with a design and engineering team to create full drawing packages with GD&T and detailed AIT (assembly, integration and testing) plans.
Good understanding of engineering mechanics.

• Knowledge and skills in applying engineering principles and procedures to develop practical engineering solutions.
• 3D modeling using a CAD tool (Experience in Solidworks and PDMWorks preferred.)
• FEA modeling and analysis of Opto-mechanical system (Experience in Ansys preferred.).
• Design experience with opto-mechanical systems preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering OR equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

At least 3 years of work experience.
Citizen or hold permanent resident status.
Experience developing component, sub-system and system level drawings including assembly drawings preferred.
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

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