Mechanical Design Engineer

Halma plc•Garden Grove, CA

8d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

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 Description Design 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
2 – 5 years of engineering experience with a focus on product design, preferably for test and measurement applications
Experience with CAD software, experience with Autodesk® Inventor® is preferred
Basic understanding of BOM creation, both in CAD software and ERP software is preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of GD&T principles
Strong problem solving skills and ability to analyze and evaluate design and manufacturing tradeoffs

Nice To Haves

Expertise designing parts for injection molding or machining manufacturing processes is a plus
Expertise with 3D printing part fabrication is a plus

Responsibilities

Designing custom water quality sensors conforming with product requirements for laboratory and industrial applications
Utilizing Autodesk® Inventor® CAD software to create detailed 2D and 3D product designs
Project and timeline management for new product development (NPD) projects
Validating product designs by assisting manufacturing to build product samples and executing performance validation tests
Design evaluation for manufacturability (DFM)
Specifying component material requirements and collaborating with supply chain to qualify suppliers
Creation and management of product bills of materials
Evaluation of product requirements feasibility and advising on alternative design tradeoffs
Evaluating product costs including material and labor analysis
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of product failure modes