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Acorn Product Development, Inc.

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Mechanical Engineer- Waltham

Acorn Product Development, Inc. · Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrs$110k–$120kListed as no visa sponsorshipDesign Services
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In short

The engineer will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to brainstorm, define, and develop detailed mechanical product designs. Responsibilities also include performing engineering analyses, managing vendor relationships for prototyping and production, and creating technical reports.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Mechanical engineeringSolidWorksCreoASME Y14.5Tolerance analysisFEACFDStrength of materials

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Candidates must hold a BSME or equivalent degree and possess at least 3 years of experience in design and engineering analysis. Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience transitioning complex electromechanical products from concept to production are required.

About the employer

Acorn Product Development

Explore. Execute. Empower.

Acorn Product Development is based in Silicon Valley with design centers in Boston, Denver, and China. We provide comprehensive mechanical engineering, industrial design, and program management service—from turnkey product development, subassembly development, engineering analysis, materials and manufacturing cost analysis & reduction to UX/UI design, research strategy, and brand identity—for leading companies around the globe.

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Our team of engineering and design experts embrace collaboration to simplify complex product design challenges, establish supply chains, and plan for manufacturing and delivery. Our proven expertise, relationships, and processes help our clients bring innovative, reliable, and cost-effective products to market quickly while maintaining profitability throughout their life cycles.

INDUSTRY
Design Services
COMPANY
Privately Held
FOUNDED
1993
HEADQUARTERS
Newark, CA
SIZE
51-200on LinkedIn
OFFICES
2 on LinkedIn
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2 roles

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Medical DevicesRoboticsTechnologySubassembliesLaboratory EquipmentNetworking Hardware

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Questions about this role

Is this Acorn Product Development, Inc. role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $110,000–$120,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Acorn Product Development is a top innovator in product design and engineering for global manufacturability. Acorn has offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, Denver and China. Each year, key Fortune 100 and 500 companies – as well as numerous hot start-ups -- hire Acorn to participate in the design of their latest product offerings. Our design talents are focused on, robotics, industrial, life science, medical devices, and consumer products.

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Acorn Product Development is a top innovator in product design and engineering for global manufacturability. Acorn has offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, Denver and China.

Each year, key Fortune 100 and 500 companies – as well as numerous hot start-ups -- hire Acorn to participate in the design of their latest product offerings. Our design talents are focused on, robotics, industrial, life science, medical devices, and consumer products.

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!

This is an onsite position based out of our Waltham, MA office.

  • BSME or equivalent (MSME preferred).
  • 3+ years of design and engineering analysis experience.
  • Experience transitioning at least one complex electromechanical product from early concept into production.
  • Working knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal and machined components.
  • Proficient with SolidWorks (Creo a plus) and preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release.
  • On-the-job analysis experience in at least two of the following areas:

Tolerance analysis

FEA and/or CFD

Strength of materials

Heat transfer

Shock and vibration

  • Ability to work with teams in a fast-paced product development environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes.
  • Hands-on performance in shop/lab skills.
  • Hands on project management experience is a bonus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Broaden the breadth and depth of your technical knowledge.
  • Work with clients to identify requirements; brainstorm, define and develop product solutions.
  • Create detailed designs/documentation to meet project objectives.
  • Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses.
  • Collaborate with ID/UX teams to produce refined product designs.
  • Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling & production.
  • Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling and first articles.
  • Create project and technical reports as required.
  • Become adept in managing project activities

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.

$110,000-$120,000k

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