Staff ATE Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and evaluate new solutions, weigh pros and cons, and narrow down options
• Efficiently test ideas and designs: anything from back-of-the-envelope calculations to physical tests and multi-physics simulations
• Design high-performance, reliable, easy-to-manufacture parts and assemblies, employing a variety of high-volume manufacturing processes
• Create and review drawings and other part specifications
• Manage bills of materials, cost and mass roll-ups, vendors and engineering releases
• Define manufacturing processes and inspection methods
• Collaborate directly with part manufacturers to support prototypes and production

Preferred

• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and basic electromechanical troubleshooting
• Experience with PCBA management such as Mechanical Control Outline generation
• Working knowledge of pneumatic cylinders and control methods
• Working knowledge of Thermal Management techniques
• Prototyping skills using 3D printing, machining, sheet metal bending, laser cutting, milling and general machine shop tools
• Ability to generate Work Instructions for electromechanical assemblies

Knowledge of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

• Extensive experience with Onsite Build Support at domestic and international contract manufacturing sites . Approximate 10-20% travel as and when required.
• Drive a project from start to deployment involving other cross functional teams, vendors, technicians etc.
• Ability to collaborate with other engineers (electrical engineers, automated test engineers, etc..)
• Skilled at clear verbal and written communication including concise slide deck creation

Desired Skills/Experience

Mechanical Design

• Extensive experience in 3D Modeling software (e.g. Onshape, NX, Solidworks)
• Knowledge of how to make a PCBA Bed of Nails fixture.

Detailed knowledge of 2D Drawing creation and GD&T

• Ability to analyze designs using Tolerance Analysis/Stackup, Statics/Load Path Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Design Failure Modes and Effect Analysis
• Experience with test fixtures, jigs, and various mechanical components for high cycle count.
• Experience with fine pitch assemblies and construction.
• Should be able to conduct strain gauge measurements and understand stress on PCBAs and incorporate proper design to avoid it.
• Manage suppliers for all the parts which are required for our station construction.

Manufacturing Support

• Experience communicating with component suppliers including Design for Manufacturing report review, First Article Inspection, and Part Production Approval Process
• Create preventive maintenance documentation.
• Communication

Ability to generate detailed design documentation

Ability to give kind and direct feedback and receive feedback with an open mind

Our DE&I Philosophy

Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Our Compensation Philosophy

Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. Please note that the hourly range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The hourly range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is $72-$85 USD

The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package will be at the company’s sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time.