Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer – Concept

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer works in a medical device research and development environment leading and assisting the mechanical development of design approaches and performing detailed mechanical design of subsystems of new or improved products. A deep passion to create and innovate and experience in

commercializing consumer products and solutions is fundamental to the core functions of this job.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead the design of subsystems, mechanisms, optical mounts, electronic enclosures and plastic-molded covers.

• Collaborate with and influence cross functional team in the development of product and platform architecture and system level design.

• Work on a variety of problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Assist in the completion of feasibility studies to determine preferred design solutions. Implement design approaches and correct design problems.

• Investigate pertinent design factors such as cost and ease of manufacture; availability of materials, tooling and equipment; interchangeability, replaceability and serviceability. Perform tolerance analysis of assemblies and take corrective action as required.

• Perform detailed design of mechanisms, packaging, control panels, chassis and frames. Make layouts of assemblies.

• Perform tests on designs and assemble and direct the assembly of prototypes.

• Create, direct, and release engineering documentation to manufacturing.

• Initiate vendor contacts and assist engineers in vendor evaluation and selection for tooling, fabricated parts, and purchased parts.

• Initiate improvement in the value of assigned products and implement solutions for design.

• Bachelor’s degree required with Master’s degree preferred  in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

• Minimum of five (5) years experience.

• Proficient in SolidWorks 3-D CAD design including built in analysis tools.

• Demonstrated experience in the use of mechanical principles, including stress and thermal analysis used in the creation of 3-D parts and assembly layouts.

• Working knowledge of 3D printing, multi-axis machining, plastic injection molding, structural-foam molding, die-casting, sheet metal and tool design is preferred.

• Previous experience in rapid prototyping and agile development cycles preferred

• Experience in medical device development, ophthalmic instruments preferred

• Proven track record of working successfully in a rapidly changing environment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Strong collaborator, good communication skills with ability to manage cross-functional collaboration, ability to manage by influence.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

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• 401k Matching

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Vacation and sick pay 

• The list goes on! 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.