Akkodis · 8 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
San Diego, CA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50/hr - $60/hr
2+ years expAkkodis is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a contract position with a client located in San Diego, CA. The role involves performing technical mechanical design tasks and modeling using advanced CAD software, with a focus on the design of power equipment and electronic enclosures.
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Responsibilities
Assists in performing electro-mechanical design, from concept through production release, of power electronics equipment comprised of complex assemblies of circuit board assemblies, magnetics, heat sinks, power semiconductors, electrical interconnects, and associated enclosures
Assists with making engineering computations, writes specifications and adjusts in drawings of specifications
Assists with providing mechanical engineering
Verifies and checks completed work, checking dimensions, materials to be used and quantities
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize designs and processes
Hands on testing and troubleshooting
Provides production support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree
2-5 years of experience with electro-mechanical packaging design for electronic assemblies and sheet-metal design
Due to the nature of our programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code
Knowledge of 3D CAD design using Solidworks, and knowledgeable in design tolerance analysis and mechanical packaging of electronic equipment, sheet metal design, and drawing and documentation background
Knowledge of fabrication processes used in producing sheet metal chassis and structural parts, injection molding of plastics, and machining
Knowledge of (FEM) Finite Element Modeling (FEA) mechanical stress modeling and thermal analysis/modeling tools
Competent in thermal design of cooling systems comprised of power devices and magnetics, heat sinks, and airflow using fans
Competency in liquid cooling is desirable
Competent in characteristics in materials and plating, and design practices to prevent corrosion
Creative thinker capable of designing mechanical packaging and layout of electronic assemblies considering equipment cooling and airflow requirements
Knowledgeable in applying concepts of (DFM) Design for Manufacturability and (DFA) Design Failure Analysis in design of electro-mechanical assemblies
Knowledgeable in analysis and simulation of environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, shock and vibration
Competency in mechanical stress analysis and thermal analysis with (FEM) Finite Element Modeling software is desirable
Familiar with Gerber files, etc
Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and simple database applications
Design background and performs mechanical engineering analysis (stress, vibrations, thermal), designs product packaging with consideration for low manufacturing cost, low material costs, serviceability and reliability
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
An EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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