Design and develop complex electromechanical products from concept through production. Responsibilities include requirements definition, mechanical design, engineering analysis, documentation, prototype and first-article testing, vendor coordination, regulatory considerations, and collaboration with industrial design and UX teams. The engineer will work with molded, sheet metal, and machined components while supporting project activities in a fast-paced product development environment.
Acorn Product Development is a top innovator in product design and engineering for global manufacturability. Acorn has offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, Denver and China.
Each year, key Fortune 100 and 500 companies – as well as numerous hot start-ups -- hire Acorn to participate in the design of their latest product offerings. Our design talents are focused on, robotics, industrial, life science, medical devices, and consumer products.
Working at Acorn is an engineer’s dream. You will learn more, grow faster, work with an excellent team and be appreciated for your contributions. If our requirements fit your background, we want to talk with you!
This is a position based out of our Denver, CO office.
Requirements
- BSME or equivalent (MSME preferred).
- Design portfolio demonstrating relevant mechanical design work is preferred.
- 3+ years of design and engineering analysis experience.
- Experience transitioning at least one complex electromechanical product from early concept into production.
- Working knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal and machined components.
- Proficient with SolidWorks (Creo a plus) and preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release.
- On-the-job analysis experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Tolerance analysis
- FEA and/or CFD
- Strength of materials
- Heat transfer
- Shock and vibration
- Ability to work with teams in a fast-paced product development environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes.
- Hands-on performance in shop/lab skills.
- Hands on project management experience is a bonus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Broaden the breadth and depth of your technical knowledge.
- Work with clients to identify requirements; brainstorm, define and develop product solutions.
- Create detailed designs/documentation to meet project objectives.
- Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses.
- Collaborate with ID/UX teams to produce refined product designs.
- Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling & production.
- Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling and first articles.
- Create project and technical reports as required.
- Become adept in managing project activities
Benefits
Competitive salaries, paid time off, medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and disability benefits, 401k, health care spending accounts, quarterly and annual company events and much more.
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