Mechanical Design Specialist

Description

Teledyne DALSA is a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Inc., a U.S. publicly listed enterprise, and specializes in the manufacture, design, research and development of high performance CMOS and CCD image sensors and modular expandable cameras. Teledyne DALSA's products are used worldwide in machine vision, document scanning, image capture, surveillance, process monitoring, manufacturing inspection, medical imaging, and multimedia.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Advanced Imaging group develops both full custom and semi-custom image sensors and cameras for Airborne, Space, and Life Science applications. As a Mechanical Design Specialist of one or more projects, you will be responsible for mechanical product design, fixture design, product testing, and development of assembly processes. You will work with a team that may include project managers, electronics design specialists, process engineers, and test specialists. The Mechanical Design Specialist must also interact with other Teledyne groups including manufacturing and purchasing.

Primary Responsibilities include :

Lead the mechanical design and drive all mechanical aspects of product development, following a rigorous design control process

Develop (and subsequently validate) product designs that are complete, thorough, and work together as a system, designing for performance, manufacturing, assembly, and reliability in the field

Develop assembly processes for complex electronic / optical products requiring precise alignment and tight control of geometric tolerances such as flatness

Perform hand calculations and review FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs

Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware, sensors, and optics integrate with systems and support necessary project operations

Lead mechanical design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers

Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, product safety, and performance, among other considerations

Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5-8 years relevant design experience

Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Proficient and frequent use of hand calculations and computer-aided designs (CAD)

Demonstrated understanding of structural and thermal performance, analysis, and failure modes

Solid understanding and application of GD&T & tolerance analysis

Experience working with PCB designers and hardware manufacturing

Facilitation of swift decisions to advance developments. Identify and overcome unclear direction or unanswered questions critical to progress. Reduce complicated development issues to closure.

Ability to translate technology choices into product cost and performance implications, including a broad understanding of component fabrication techniques.

Clear and concise communication of complex technical information both to management and to your development team

Demonstration of excellent grasp of language, both in written and verbal presentation

Eligible for Controlled Goods Security Clearance

Assets to have

Experience in mechanical design for electronics and optical products

Designing manufacturing equipment and processes for ultra-clean environments

Experience with AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD

PCB design experience

Structural / Thermal FEA experience

Experience in designing for high-reliability environments, such as Space.

Experience with ECSS and MIL standards

Occasional travel may be expected to support vendors and product testing.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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