Mechanical Engineer I

Fortive•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer 1 will plan and execute development studies for development of new products or support of a current project. The Mechanical Engineer 1 plans and conducts design/development engineering assignments generally involving projects of low magnitude and scope, estimates human resource needs and schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications and may coordinate and direct Engineers, Designers and Technicians assigned to projects. This individual will be involved with developing proposals and cost estimates, evaluating progress and results and recommending major changes in procedures or objectives. S/he will focus on design/development engineering assignments focused on mechanical systems, subsystems and components used in medical devices. Under limited supervision, general direction, etc. and in accordance with all applicable government laws, regulations and ASP policies, procedures and guidelines, this position: Requires and applies knowledge in the mechanical design and good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties in the development and improvement of new or existing products and associated processes. Plans and conducts design and development engineering assignments involving projects of low magnitude and scope. Estimates resource needs. Technically supervises or coordinates the work of Engineers and Technicians and others who assist in specific assignments. Delivers mechanical designs from concept, to requirements, to design, to verification and validation, and to design transfer. Generates system or subsystem requirements. Generates mechanical drawings and 3D models. Specifies mechanical components and hardware. Evaluates progress and results against goals and objectives. Provides technical training and guidance to key stakeholders. Generates and executes test protocols. Generates written reports. Maintains accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, processes, test methods, data analysis and conclusions or rationales. Performs Failure Analyses and Investigation reports. Works out proposals and cost estimates of project related costs. Creation of multilevel Bills of Materials Conducts technical assessments and design reviews. Schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications. Works independently and in cross-functional teams (both internal and external). Collaborates with Electricals Engineers and various other functions outside of R&D, both internal and external. Provides technical support for outside suppliers, vendors, and/or consultants as required, inclusive of supplier visits and identification / implementation of process improvements. May coordinate testing with outside testing laboratories (NRTL testing, environmental testing, HALT testing, etc) Uses general and complex engineering test equipment. Uses general hand and laboratory tools. Performs experiments or troubleshoots designs in laboratories. Understands electrical safety. Completes assigned role based training. Applies Fortive Business Systems tools, as required. Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the manager of the role.

Requirements

Knowledge in the mechanical design and good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties in the development and improvement of new or existing products and associated processes.
Understands electrical safety.
Uses general and complex engineering test equipment.
Uses general hand and laboratory tools.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute development studies for development of new products or support of a current project.
Plan and conducts design/development engineering assignments generally involving projects of low magnitude and scope
Estimates human resource needs and schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications and may coordinate and direct Engineers, Designers and Technicians assigned to projects.
Be involved with developing proposals and cost estimates, evaluating progress and results and recommending major changes in procedures or objectives.
Focus on design/development engineering assignments focused on mechanical systems, subsystems and components used in medical devices.
Requires and applies knowledge in the mechanical design and good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties in the development and improvement of new or existing products and associated processes.
Technically supervises or coordinates the work of Engineers and Technicians and others who assist in specific assignments.
Delivers mechanical designs from concept, to requirements, to design, to verification and validation, and to design transfer.
Generates system or subsystem requirements.
Generates mechanical drawings and 3D models.
Specifies mechanical components and hardware.
Evaluates progress and results against goals and objectives.
Provides technical training and guidance to key stakeholders.
Generates and executes test protocols.
Generates written reports.
Maintains accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, processes, test methods, data analysis and conclusions or rationales.
Performs Failure Analyses and Investigation reports.
Works out proposals and cost estimates of project related costs.
Creation of multilevel Bills of Materials
Conducts technical assessments and design reviews.
Schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications.
Works independently and in cross-functional teams (both internal and external).
Collaborates with Electricals Engineers and various other functions outside of R&D, both internal and external.
Provides technical support for outside suppliers, vendors, and/or consultants as required, inclusive of supplier visits and identification / implementation of process improvements.
May coordinate testing with outside testing laboratories (NRTL testing, environmental testing, HALT testing, etc)
Uses general and complex engineering test equipment.
Uses general hand and laboratory tools.
Performs experiments or troubleshoots designs in laboratories.
Understands electrical safety.
Completes assigned role based training.
Applies Fortive Business Systems tools, as required.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the manager of the role.