Mechanical Engineer

What You Get To Do:

The Mechanical Engineer provides critical engineering support for Elemental Brands' award-winning portfolio of lighting products, dimmers, and drivers. The position involves a combination of new product design, sustaining engineering, product testing and validation and manufacturing support.

Challenge Yourself – The Specifics:

• Design and prototyping of mechanical lighting components, including extrusions, channels, electromechanical connectors, switches, and junction boxes applying DFM principles.
• Develop 3D models of new electrical and mechanical components for use in final assemblies
• Create component fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, cable/wire drawings, and specification drawings
• Create wiring diagrams and manufacturing assembly instructions using CAD software
• Export existing 3D models and drawings from CAD software to PDF or other formats
• Review drawings and BOM’s for accuracy and completeness, ensuring engineering drafting standards are met
• Assembling prototype systems and assist with testing
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis to drive design decisions, creating models, drawings, and specifications for parts and assemblies
• Perform design reviews to iteratively optimize designs for mass-production
• Assist with developing documented methods for process improvement and control
• Understand modern manufacturing processes, including sheet metal fabrication, extrusion, and injection molding
• Promote positive company user relations by projecting a courteous, helpful attitude and assisting employees when appropriate
• Providing engineering support for production tools, including resin/potting machines.
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process (specifically Department Managers); Make timely decisions.
• Support original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Performs other duties as assigned