Marotta Controls · 3 weeks ago
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Actuation
Parsippany, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $150K/yrMarotta Controls is a recognized Top Workplace in New Jersey, dedicated to delivering innovative control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. The Staff Mechanical Engineer, Actuation is responsible for the design and development of electromechanical actuators and other mechanical components, ensuring they meet customer requirements and performance standards.
AerospaceConsumerConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsElectronicsMarine Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design Electromechanical Actuators from a blank sheet of paper to meet customer requirements
Design of spur, bevel, worm, and planetary gears
Design and analysis of kinematic mechanisms i.e., Slider Crank, Scotch Yoke, 4-Bar
Sizing and selection of Ball Screws capable of meeting system performance requirements
Sizing and selection of Bearings (Radial, Thrust, Angular contact) to meet loads and life necessary to meet system performance
Familiar with Brushless DC motor design
Create and modify drawings with appropriate GD&T, documentation of change and efficacy. Verify Bill of Material. Ensure accuracy of drawings
Design cost effective easily manufacturable hardware taking into account:
+ tolerance stack-ups
+ ease of assembly
+ meet customer installation requirements
+ materials of construction
+ methods of manufacture
+ mechanical environment (Thermal and Vibe) and Application Loading
+ preliminary analytical results (Hand calcs and FEA)
+ mistake proofing
Disposition non-conforming hardware and correct production/vendor issues
Perform failure investigations of designs
Create/Review and Approve processes for assembly, test, and related activities to the development and qualification testing of a design
Interface with internal and external customers to determine product changes needed for applications as a representative of the company
Write technical documents for internal and external customers
Participate in design reviews (internal and external)
Support new business pursuits that address program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs
Mentor and Guide Junior team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Experience designing and testing designs to Mil-Std-810 Environments or similar (Humidity, Salt Fog, Vibration and Shock etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience solving technical problems using a methodical scientific approach
Experience in 3D modeling of mechanical components and assemblies preferably CREO
Experience with Electromechanical Actuation Servo Systems
Experience with Brushless DC motor design and or operation
Experience with Finite Element Analysis for Structural, Thermal and Dynamic Analysis
Possess organizational and task management skills to work concurrent issues in parallel
Leadership skills to interface with various other teams and disciplines at the company
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, casting, milling, turning, grinding, drilling, etc
Must be a US Citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Tuition assistance
Paid vacation
Sick and personal days
Paid holidays
Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks
Company
Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls provides resources and solutions for global security and aerospace system designers and integrators.
Founded in 1943
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patrick Marotta
President & COO
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