Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer at Daylight will be responsible for supporting the mechanical design and analysis of laser products, tools and fixtures. Working with a multi-disciplinary design team, they will execute the mechanical design, analysis and assembly process - including prototyping, calculations, FEA, and testing. The successful candidate would be able to compile/review data and perform analysis (hand calculations and FEA) to make design decisions and implement them in CAD. Along with design, they will conduct formal reviews, support failure analyses and proposals; design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems; use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments; ability to work independently.

• Uses computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance ofassignments. Ability to work independently, regular reporting of progress and status
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of laser products, systems orsubsystems, tools and fixtures.
• Engineering analysis (tolerance stack, thermal and structural) using appropriate tools forthe job.
• Uses Engineering tools such as CAD and FEA to design
• Provides regular reporting of progress and status
• Involved in the initial build and bring up of engineering prototype products
• Hands-on prototyping, assembly, instrumentation, and test for characterization of designintent
• Process development to ensure design intent and manufacturability
• Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis using engineering/physics principles
• Setup and perform optical tests under supervision of optical / opto-mechanical engineers
• Setup and perform design of experiments and tests
• Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
• Participating in design reviews and clearly articulating design concepts
• Ability to work independently under supervision of others
• Purchasing, fabricating, and building mechanical hardware.
• Writing ECO's and manufacturing work instructions
• Verifies through hand calculations and FEA that material selections and part designs areappropriate for expected loads & environments
• Develop, purchase, fabricate and build prototypes to retire key development risks
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customeras required, documenting analysis, test results, and designs reviews.
• Designing and executing engineering tests and experiments.
• Prototype machining
• Support root cause analysis on failures
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of theorganization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

• Ability to apply engineering principles and techniques to solve a variety of problems
• Ability and willing to produce complete, accurate, readable mechanical drawings per industry standards
• Ability to use engineering test / lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meter, height gage,etc.)
• Experience with CAD software package. Solidworks and PDMWorks preferred.
• Experience with FEA package. ANSYS Structural and Icepak preferred.
• Exceptional hands-on mechanical ability and inclination required
• Machine shop experience a plus
• Fluency in technologies and application domain

• Novice technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or Related technical field

The pay scale for this position is $73,960/year - $105,761/year. The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic locations, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.