Associate Engineer, Mechanical

Leviton Manufacturing•Melville, NY

5d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Design, prototype, and test mechanical components, equipment, and products within a collaborative engineering environment. Apply mechanical design principles and manufacturing techniques to support project objectives and deliver high quality solutions. Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established instructions, standards, and guidelines. The Associate Engineer, Mechanical works under close supervision while building technical expertise and contributing to team success.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of mechanical design concepts and manufacture of products utilizing high volume production parts and assemblies, and manufacturing processes
Ability to understand and apply FEA and FMEA to product design and development
Familiar with commonly used drafting terminology and symbols
Basic familiarity with PC Board and electronics packaging
Basic familiarity with regulatory compliance and validation testing methods
Solution oriented; able to think creatively to solve problems
Ability to work in a team environment and independently
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience reading electrical and mechanical drawings
Experience in 3D CAD and drafting, Solid Works preferred

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or co-op experience preferred

Responsibilities

Complete the product design, analysis and development of mechanical components, systems and equipment, including assembly and part drawings as well as other required documentation from design concept to manufacturing release
Use a CAD system to generate designs and documentation; may use computer assisted engineering software to design and evaluate mechanical designs
Create functional prototype samples as needed to validate designs
Work with Document Control to create a document package that specifies the complete design and implementation of a product, including, but not limited to 2-D drawings, Bills of Materials and Engineering Change Orders
Responsible for implementing documentation updates and changes to existing products
Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; test finished- product and system capabilities; confirm fabrication, assembly, and installation processes; generate testing and validation plans for designs and execute on them
Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Analyze current designs and products for improvements and/or troubleshooting
Research various mechanical engineering issues including parts and processes
Additional duties as assigned