Mechanical Engineer

<p><strong>What You Get To Do:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Challenge Yourself – The Specifics:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and prototyping of mechanical lighting components, including extrusions, channels, electromechanical connectors, switches, and junction boxes applying DFM principles.</li><li>Develop 3D models of new electrical and mechanical components for use in final assemblies</li><li>Create component fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, cable/wire drawings, and specification drawings</li><li>Create wiring diagrams and manufacturing assembly instructions using CAD software</li><li>Export existing 3D models and drawings from CAD software to PDF or other formats</li><li>Review drawings and BOM’s for accuracy and completeness, ensuring engineering drafting standards are met</li><li>Assembling prototype systems and assist with testing</li><li>Conduct detailed engineering analysis to drive design decisions, creating models, drawings, and specifications for parts and assemblies</li><li>Perform design reviews to iteratively optimize designs for mass-production</li><li>Assist with developing documented methods for process improvement and control</li><li>Understand modern manufacturing processes, including sheet metal fabrication, extrusion, and injection molding</li><li>Promote positive company user relations by projecting a courteous, helpful attitude and assisting employees when appropriate</li><li>Providing engineering support for production tools, including resin/potting machines.</li><li>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.</li><li>Support original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul>

<p><strong>You Have a Unique Combination of Skills,&nbsp;Talents&nbsp;and Mindset, Including Many of the Following:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or a related field</li><li>Minimum 5&nbsp;years of experience required</li><li>Proficient with sheet metal design and parametric modeling in CAD software.&nbsp; SolidWorks Suite knowledge a plus.</li><li>Strong knowledge of drafting standards for mechanical parts and assemblies.</li><li>Basic understanding of AC/DC power and digital electronics is a plus.</li><li>Manufacturing experience in an industrial environment a plus.</li><li>Ability to coordinate engineering projects and demonstrate engineering technical expertise to a team.</li><li>Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups in the Company, including Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales.</li><li>Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.</li><li>Computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/Access).</li></ul>