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Ultralife Corporation · 2 months ago

Jr Mechanical Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

Ultralife Corporation is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer with an emphasis on electronics hardware design. The role involves working with a lead mechanical engineer to design and develop high-performance products, including mechanical design, analysis, and integration of various electronic components.

BatteryElectronicsManufacturingProduct Design

Responsibilities

Create 3D models for design feasibility and interference detection

Produce 2D manufacturing & assembly drawings from 3D models

Interface with outside vendors to source custom machined, sheet metal, die-cut, and injection molded parts

Develop and manage mechanical design packages (models, drawings, BOMs)

Analyze designs to determine suitability for intended purpose and environments, including (but not limited to) thermal and structural with an emphasis on vibration and shock, fatigue, etc

Perform GD&T tolerance analyses of designs to ensure manufacturability and interchangeability

Directly interface with members of the product development team to produce high quality, dependable products and resolve technical issues

Interpret and apply military, industry and customer standards

Attendance and participation in internal and customer-attended meetings

Conduct root cause analysis investigations for production and field failures

Provide input into new products, processes, standards, and plans

Provide guidance to production/manufacturing operators in the assembly of production hardware

Must be able to work onsite in Virginia Beach, VA (not remote)

Qualification

3D CADMechanical designElectronics packagingGD&T tolerance analysisCreoSolidworksInjection moldingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam playerSelf-motivated

Required

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3-5 years prior experience OR Associates/Engineering Technology degree and 5-7 years prior experience

Fluency with 3D CAD and ability to create complex solid models and assemblies (Creo, Solidworks, Inventor, etc.)

Working knowledge and experience generating 2D dimensional CAD drawings (Creo, Solidworks, Inventor, etc.)

Experience designing machined, sheet metal, or injection-molded parts

Strong analytical and communication skills

Ability to take direction and hunger to learn and grow as an engineer

Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, etc)

Willing to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally

Must be able to work onsite in Virginia Beach, VA (not remote)

Preferred

Ability to think in 3D

Experience using PTC applications, including Creo & Windchill PLM software

Experience managing large CAD assemblies (100+ parts)

Experience with electronics packaging and integration (PCB's, connectors, harnesses, buttons, switches, etc.)

Experience with sheet metal & machined-part design

Experience with industry standard coatings & finishes (anodize, powder coat, paint, etc.)

Understanding and experience designing for both military and commercial environments

Knowledge of designing to meet MIL-STD-810 requirements

Self-motivated and ability to work with limited guidance

Strong team player who can incorporate input from others and can generate consensus

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Company

Ultralife Corporation

Ultralife is a global leader in mission-critical battery and RF power solutions for the most demanding applications in Gov’t & Defense, Medical and Industrial markets.

Founded in 1990

Newark, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees