Mechanical Design Engineer

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.At Sensorex, we believe that even the most complex water analysis should be fast and simple to perform. Sensorex specializes in the design and manufacture of pH and ORP electrodes, conductivity and TDS sensors, and other electrochemical and optical measurement technologies. We've introduced some leading edge technologies since our initial launch in 1972, and today, we remain focused on the continual advancement of water quality monitoring products.Trusted by over 250 market leaders in water treatment applications, Sensorex offers industry leading sensor development services alongside application advisory services. With our strong legacy of supporting OEMs through custom offerings, as well as domestic and international distribution partners, we deliver a seamless buying experience and fast delivery. In addition to our factory and headquarters in Garden Grove, California, United States, Sensorex also has manufacturing capability in Czech Republic in support of our European customers. We offer localized support with sales and customer service representatives based in UK and Czech Republic.Sensorex is a subsidiary of Halma plc ("Group") under the Environmental & Analysis Sector. Halma plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange whose purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone every day! Halma plc has a current market capitalization of approximately £7 billion. The group has 50 businesses operating through three sectors (Healthcare, Environmental & Analysis, and Safety) in more than 20 countries and major operations in Europe, North and South America and Asia, supplying customers in 160 countries and employing more than 6,600 people worldwide.Job DescriptionDesign and deliver customized water quality sensors in support of our OEM client base. Develop products using 3D CAD design tools and support transfer to manufacturing through creation of 2D design prints and bills of materials. Collaborate with R&D chemists and electrical engineers to develop new measurement technologies and capabilities.Key responsibilities:Designing custom water quality sensors conforming with product requirements for laboratory and industrial applicationsUtilizing Autodesk Inventor CAD software to create detailed 2D and 3D product designsProject and timeline management for new product development (NPD) projectsValidating product designs by assisting manufacturing to build product samples and executing performance validation testsDesign evaluation for manufacturability (DFM)Specifying component material requirements and collaborating with supply chain to qualify suppliersCreation and management of product bills of materialsEvaluation of product requirements feasibility and advising on alternative design tradeoffsEvaluating product costs including material and labor analysisTroubleshooting and root cause analysis of product failure modesEducational/Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering2 - 5 years of engineering experience with a focus on product design, preferably for test and measurement applicationsExperience with CAD software, experience with Autodesk Inventor is preferredBasic understanding of BOM creation, both in CAD software and ERP software is preferredExperience working in a manufacturing environment is a plusQualifications:Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsStrong understanding of GD&T principlesStrong problem solving skills and ability to analyze and evaluate design and manufacturing tradeoffsExpertise designing parts for injection molding or machining manufacturing processes is a plusExpertise with 3D printing part fabrication is a plusCompensation:Competitive base salary (salary range of $70k-$80k DOE)Competitive benefits package including 401KAnnual bonuses based on profit growth of the company#sensorex #LI-KH1Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!