Mechanical Designer

Job Title : Mechanical Designer Job Location : Cambridge MA 02138 Onsite Requirements : SolidWorks Mechanical Drafting & GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009) Opto-Mechanical / Electro-Mechanical Design Job Description : Provides technical expertise in the design and preparation of drawings for mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electrical components and assemblies for unique and / or experimental science instruments that are at, or intended to extend, state of the art. This would include the preparation of original layouts, computations, and engineering documentation for varied design features of mechanical and opto-mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies and component parts of scientific instruments. Translates concepts provided by engineers and / or project scientists into functional designs resulting in associated layout and detail drawings. Conceptual inputs will be in the form of rough sketches, design studies, verbal descriptions, and computer-generated models. Selects effective methods and procedures, adapts available designs and / or develops new designs according to the requirements of each assignment. Interprets and employs conventional engineering principles, practices, guidelines, and precedents in considering design requirements including contamination, structural integrity, corrosion resistance, ground environments, coefficients of thermal expansion, machinability, weldability, formability, etc. as applicable to the design of scientific equipment and components. Performs calculations, studies, and analyses to support designs such as geometric and dimensional tolerance studies, trigonometric calculations, mass property calculations and potential manufacturing, and assembly techniques. Provides engineering staff with calculation results-in either written or tabular form-such as mass properties data derived from computer generated models and tolerance studies. Skills and Qualifications : 15-20 years of relevant professional experience is preferred Experience with instrumentation and support systems for large scale scientific instrumentation is preferred Experience with opto-mechanical subassemblies Advanced knowledge of the following Solidworks : Standard toolset Sheet metal toolset Simulation toolset Topology optimization toolset Weldment toolset DimXpert toolset Drawing toolset Training certification for ASME ANSI Y14.5-2009 Demonstrated ability to self-manage design and documentation delivery against project need-by dates. Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint Ability to troubleshoot

• 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply. This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future. This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role