Senior Mechanical Engineer

ITW • Norwood, MA • 3h ago

Job Description:

Instron® is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells, and services materials testing systems. Instron® is a clear global leader in materials testing applications and its leadership in the marketplace is continually expanding. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development. This position is based at Instron's Electro-Mechanical (EM) equipment division located in Norwood, Massachusetts.

Position Summary

We are looking to strengthen the engineering group within the product R&D organization and have an opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Projects range in size from designing small mechanisms and test fixtures to more complex full machine and system designs. In this position, you will be responsible for a number of concurrent projects or tasks including customer research, design, build, test, reporting, and optimization, while meeting design specifications and the project schedule. You will work in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment with frequent interaction with other multi-disciplined engineers, team members in other departments, and vendors and suppliers.

Preferred Requirements and Experience

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering with 8+ years of experience in the design, development, and launch of complex electromechanical products.

Experience in machine design that has incorporated machine elements, structural components, kinematic principles and/or mechanisms, electromechanical component packaging, electromechanical drive systems, sensors, design for cost, and design for manufacturability.

Experience designing sophisticated, precision, and reliable mechanisms and assemblies.

Proficiency with CAD and FEA design software such as SolidWorks (or equivalent), GD&T, BOMs, mechanical drawings, ECOs.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, casting, injection molding, 3D printing, finishing, material selection, fastening, and assembly operations.

Ability to ideate, evaluate, and propose new design concepts by evaluating customer feedback, requests, and pain points.

Ability to collaborate with other functional groups such as marketing, manufacturing, and service to develop specifications, resolve design tradeoffs, and incorporate their requirements into the final design.

Experience with design verification and testing activities including designing, setting up, and conducting tests, data acquisition, statistical data analysis, and documentation of results.

Familiarity with related disciplines (electrical, firmware, software) sufficient to support product development including the conceptualization and architecture of mechanical and system-level design direction.

Proven strong attention to detail, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to create, collaborate, and work within team environments.

Experience with the product development and launch stage-gate process, including leading elements of mechanical development from concept through to launch.

Ability to coach and mentor less experienced engineers on best practices in mechanical engineering, machine design elements, and proper use of CAD.

Take this opportunity to join a successful team where you can make an immediate impact. Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life and LTD insurance, 401k (with match), and a 100% tuition reimbursement program. Applicants should send a resume to careers@instron.com

For more information on Instron®, please visit our web site at www.instron.com

Compensation Information:

This position has a starting salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 per year. Pay is determined by several factors, including a candidate's experience, relevant skills, and qualifications

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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