Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Designer/Engineer

Position Overview

Perceptics currently has an opportunity for an independent and driven Mechanical Designer/Engineer. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this role, along with the opportunity to make a positive impact on a small but rapidly growing East Tennessee business.

• Mechanical design for new products and modification to existing products
• Material specification and item entry preparation for the ERP
• Develop vendors and initial sourcing for new components
• SolidWorks fabricated metal modeling and drawing preparation
• SolidWorks assembly modeling and drawing preparation
• SolidWorks 3D printer g-file preparation
• AutoCAD drawing preparation for 2D designs
• Prototype new designs for initial functional/feasibility testing
• Fabricate representative metal parts as needed
• Build prototype panels/cabling/assemblies and perform initial functional testing
• Assemble systems for testing
• Manage a pool of development and loaner equipment used for prototyping and customer testing
• Participate in/Support in-house and remote testing of prototype systems
• Update/revise existing mechanical and electrical designs, 3D models and drawings
• Coordinate with manufacturing and customers on design updates needed
• Research/validate the solution or new material
• Prepare the revised design
• Test as needed
• Manage the Engineering Change Order and Engineering Deviation processes
• Maintain and update BOMs and purchasing system input documentation
• Create material and software item entry forms for ERP entry
• Develop material BOMs for assemblies and systems for drawings and for ERP entry
• Create and validate site designs for installs
• Review customer site designs for feasibility and recommend system equipment and configurations
• Prepare site designs in AutoCAD as needed as deliverables or customer reference use
• Create and Maintain Hardware documentation
• Create system Operator Manuals for customer and internal use
• Create documentation for non-material topics such as software/networking guidance
• Create preliminary system and component Test WI’s
• Create preliminary instructions for manufacturing processes like 3D printing
• Coordinate with manufacturing production of assembly and kitting procedures
• Manage revision control of all relevant documentation
• Training for consultants & staff
• Produce customer/system-specific training guides for current or new systems
• Train customer technicians on site or in-house when requested
• Produce deliverable training materials for customer internal use as needed
• Maintain training files and documentation
• Work with operations to clarify testing, production and build issues
• Review and approve manufacturing work orders
• Gain familiarity with the customer or internal project
• Consult with the work order composer on any potential issues
• Review for completeness for the project
• Serve as technical liaison for customers on request and assist Customer Service in resolving field issues
• Serve as technical liaison for certification agency inspectors (CSA)
• Maintain cognizance of current agency approval requirements
• Create and update designs to meet agency requirements
• Coordinate with agency inspectors
• Coordinate and participate in 3party testing such as CE or FCC as needed
• Assist sales staff and program manager
• Review quotes prior to sales sending to customers
• Evaluate customer-provided site information to establish feasibility and recommend equipment
• Participate in meetings with customers, some recurring and as needed
• Assist with evaluation of performance issues

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Applicable field - Preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in design work
• Experience with AutoCad and Solidworks
• Experience with ERP systems and maintaining BOMs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong multitasking skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineering.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Handsome starting salary
• Profit-sharing opportunity based on company and individual performance.
• Full benefits offered: medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, health savings account, employee and family assistance program, employee education assistance, 401(k) plan, PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.