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MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Job Field: Architect / Engineering Jobs
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Mechanical Design EngineerJob Code: 76867Location: Sunnyvale, CA USTravel Involved: Job Type: Full TimeJob Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)Education: Bachelor's Degree Skills: Category: EngineeringPosition Summary:Artificial Muscle, Inc.(AMI), a subsidiary of Bayer Material Science, is a high-volume OEM manufacturer of revolutionary motion products based on Electroactive Polymers technology. With this new platform, AMI enables forward-thinking companies to create new markets and transform existing ones with a new generation of valves, pumps, sensors, motors, generators, speakers, linear actuators and more. Artificial Muscle Inc.&rsquo;s clients include many Fortune 100 companies and other high profile technology companies.Mechanical Design EngineerWe are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Mechanical Design Engineer who we can rely on to specify, develop and test polymer based electro-mechanical actuator products and systems for the consumer electronics and gaming industry. You will interface with R&D and business development of large CE companies to design the highest performance, most cost effective system solutions. This position requires a blend of &ldquo;hands-on&rdquo; laboratory work with interpretation of data and the presentation of results to management and customers. Responsibilities:&middot;    Analyze product specifications and performance requirements to determine best design approaches.&middot;    Propose novel and innovative ways to integrate AMI technology into next generation CE products.&middot;    Conduct feasibility studies on new design proposals considering performance characteristics, costs, development time and other technical and economic factors. &middot;    Provide technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range product engineering planning.&middot;    Confer with research and manufacturing personnel to clarify or resolve design problems.&middot;    Use computer assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering and design tasks.&middot;    Prepare or direct preparation of detailed product specifications, drawings, schematics.&middot;    Coordinate building of prototype product or systems for evaluation.&middot;    Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed product.&middot;    Plan and develop experimental test programs.&middot;    Analyze test data and report to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.&middot;    Confer with research and other engineering personnel and prepare design modifications as required.&middot;    Evaluate engineering test results for possible application to developments of systems or other uses.RequirementsQualifications:&middot;    BS in Mechanical Engineering and/or MS in Mechanical Engineering&middot;    5+ years of related experience and a proven track record of successful project management (preferably in commercial technology development)&middot;    Excellent knowledge of 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and some hardware/software knowledge in motion control is ideal&middot;    Prior experience with two or more of the following:o  Designing products for the consumer electronics industry using unique materialso  Analyzing/testing vibratory systemso  Electromechanical test instrumentation, including multimeters and laser displacement meterso  Defining, designing and fabricating prototypes including rapid prototyping techniqueso  Tearing down and retrofitting consumer electronics devices, such as Smartphone, gaming consoles, etc. to mock up new designs&middot;    Demonstrated ability to investigate challenging, complex problems and generate innovative solutions&middot;    The ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner&middot;    Possess excellent communication skills to clearly and persuasive

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