Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Company:

The Innovation Center by Viable Engineering Solutions is a world-class concept-to-completion center for the industrial market. We take Research and Development to the next level by providing complete all-in-one fast prototyping and non-destructive testing solutions in our state-of-the-art concept-to-completion facility. The Innovation Center is located in Orlando in the heart of the Central Florida Research Park right next to the University of Central Florida.

The Position:

We are currently seeking a new team member to join our highly skilled Mechanical department. As a team member, our Mechanical Engineer will assist in solving a variety of problems brought to us by our clients by designing mechanical solutions that meet specified requirements and integrate with electrical and software components as well. The new hire will have the opportunity to see their part come to life with the use of our in house machine shop. The new hire must display excellent communication and interpersonal skills and should be able to work well with our teams from design all the way through in-house prototype development. The successful candidate will also be responsible, punctual and motivated to go above and beyond the call of duty. Our new Mechanical Engineer will need to be a quick learner, eager to identify and take on new tasks so they can grow with our team and our company.

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Tour of our facility:
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Working at Viable as a Mechanical Engineer:
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Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems from conceptual to production including: Automation Systems, Mechanical Assemblies, Machining Fixtures, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems, and Multi-body kinematic mechanisms.
• Develop design and test documentation. Analyze test results to form an informed engineering decision on follow up actions for feasibility and conceptual designs.
• Determine cost-effective system layouts the various components of the mechanical systems.
• Provide support with in-house manufacturing. This includes machining support, metrology/inspection, and material procurement.
• Collaborate with engineering team(s) to integrate newly developed systems.
• Materials specification, selection, and component manufacturing methods.
• Experimental testing/validation.
• Develop concepts and perform required analysis on designs. Conceptual designs and associated analysis may require cross-discipline input.
• Provide feedback to management on system integration costing and mitigate risks on projects.
• Troubleshoot and repair production systems.
• Manage commissioning robot cells and automation solutions by coordinating between all stakeholders, reviewing commissioning plans and providing support to onsite commissioning personal within the field service team in accordance within project guidelines.
• Participate in initial conceptual development and balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits to facilitate quotes and feasibility studies.
• Exercise concise part number and revision control on released components.
• Identify technical problems and recommend solutions.
• Manage serialized production runs within the Innovation Center and ensure customer delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical Engineer, Robotics Engineer, or Mechatronic Engineer.
• Creating and releasing engineering drawings with critical tolerance specifications and GD&T.
• Experienced with analysis including statics, multi-body dynamics, vibration, kinematics, stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis.
• Materials and fabrication experience.
• In-depth knowledge of material selection for mechanism design
• Ability to write and compile effective descriptions for RFQs, design concepts, budget quotes, etc.
• Proficiency with a multi-body CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
• Excellence in a current a FEA software such as Simcenter for component and system level analysis including system simulation, mechanical simulation, computational fluid dynamics, and physical testing.
• Familiarity with common prototyping and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing technique and selection experience.
• CAM/toolpath generation.
• Highly experienced with NX best practices in solid modeling, surface modeling, assemblies, drawings, and design for manufacture.
• Experience with precision machinery and machine tool design and manufacturing.

Benefits:

• 2 weeks PTO
• 6 paid holidays
• Hourly pay – depending on experience
• Overtime – time and a half
• 401K Matching
• Medical insurance plan
• Vision insurance fully covered
• Dental insurance offered
• $10,000 life insurance, also giving you access to our Employee EAP program
• Every last Friday of a given month can be taken off with approval. Four 10 hour days can be worked during that last week of the month.

Viable Engineering Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and welcome the enrichment it brings to our creative environment. All of our employment decisions are based on current business needs, job requirements, merit, and performance without taking into account the stuff that doesn’t matter like age, sex, race, color, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation or anything else that isn’t relevant to your job. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to providing our employees with a safe place to work where how they do their job is what matters. As our Tech, you’ll work have the opportunity to take on many different tasks, supporting all teams within our company and learning new skills that will allow you to grow within our company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Experience:

• CAD: 5 years (Preferred)
• GD&T: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person