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Mechanical Engineer

Acorn is looking for a mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer to take on a technical position and help guide our team of engineers to create innovative, world class products. This position requires a broad design engineering background in robotics and automation.

Acorn has 31 years' experience as an industry leader in product development consulting, partnering with clients ranging from high profile start-ups to Fortune 100 & 500 companies. Every day we are privileged to work on ground-breaking technologies, develop bleeding edge designs, and work alongside some of the most talented folks in industry. Acorn focuses its design talents on robotics, medical and life science devices, and consumer products, and has offices in Silicon Valley, Denver, Boston and China.

Working at Acorn is an engineer’s dream. You will learn more, grow faster, work with an excellent team and be appreciated for your contributions. If our requirements fit your background, we want to talk with you!

We value and promote the diversity of our workforce.

This is an onsite position based out of our Newark, CA office.

YOU NEED:

BSME required, MSME a plus

Minimum of 3 years of technical system-level design experience – from architectural definition to design to release to manufacturing
Experience with motion control hardware including motors (steppers, servos, dc motors) and position sensors (encoders, limit switches etc.)
Experience with end effector design is a plus
Multiple projects designed, fabricated, and tested
Automation experience for industrial applications and manufacturing lines a plus
Hands-on system bring-up and integration with a cross functional team
ME analysis experience in kinematics, structural, thermal and tolerances,
Materials and component selection expertise
Proficient in Solidworks CAD and FEA
Project Management experience is a plus

PLUS:

Client interface capability and experience
Hands-on practical performance in shop/lab work
Design for manufacturability (high/low volume)
Project and technical reporting
Understanding of ISO 13485 (a plus)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, build and testing of systems and critical components
Brainstorm, design, and compare potential product architectures against client metrics.
Identify and perform critical engineering analyses and tests from concept evaluations to production verification
Work with team to define product specifications, schedules and resource planning

Benefits: Competitive salaries, Paid time off, medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and disability benefits, 401k, health care spending accounts, quarterly and annual company events and much more.

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$100000 / YEARLY (est.)

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$120000K

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What You Should Know About Mechanical Engineer, Acorn Product Development, Inc.

Acorn is on the lookout for a mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer to join our innovative team! If you’re excited about robotics and automation, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As a key member of Acorn, a renowned industry leader in product development consulting for the past 31 years, you’ll work on groundbreaking technologies alongside some of the most talented professionals in the field. Based out of our Newark, CA office, you’ll be involved in the design, build, and testing of state-of-the-art systems and components. With your technical expertise, you’ll contribute to a variety of projects ranging from medical devices to consumer products. Your role involves not just sharing your design skills, but also collaborating with a cross-functional team to brainstorm and evaluate product architectures against client metrics. If you have a BSME, a solid foundation in system-level design, and experience with motion control hardware, your contributions will be valued and rewarded here at Acorn. Plus, you’ll have the chance to grow in a diverse and collaborative environment. So, if you’re ready to bring your passion and skills to a company that encourages learning, innovation, and community-focused solutions, we want to hear from you!

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What are the responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineer at Acorn?

As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Acorn, your responsibilities include the design, building, and testing of systems and critical components. You'll collaborate with your team to define product specifications and develop schedules and resource planning while identifying and performing essential engineering analyses and tests from concept evaluations to production verification.