Cgg
Mechanical Engineer
Acton, United States of America
Sponsorship not specified$110k-$120kDetected 30 days ago
Customer SupportSolidWorksRoboticsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringControlsLoad TestingResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingGeotechnical EngineeringTolerance AnalysisActuators
About the role
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant.
- Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview.
- We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of electro-mechanical systems and instrumentation for laboratory soil testing equipment.
- Design mechanical structures, frames, enclosures, front panels, and motion systems, including the selection and specification of motors, gearboxes, actuators, sensors, and related components.
- Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate sensors, actuators, control systems, and data acquisition hardware into mechanical designs.
- Conduct engineering analyses, feasibility studies, and design reviews to ensure product performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability.
- Build, assemble, and evaluate prototypes, identifying opportunities for design optimization and continuous improvement.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, testing procedures, and technical reports.
- Manage technical interactions with external vendors and manufacturing partners, including sourcing components, reviewing production processes, and ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements to support timely product delivery.
- Support product validation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in electro-mechanical design and automation.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience designing electro-mechanical systems and products.
- Proficiency with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, including assembly modeling and detailed drawing creation.
- Experience designing mechanical structures and integrating motors, sensors, actuators, and motion-control components.
- Strong understanding of control systems, PID control principles, instrumentation, and electro-mechanical system integration.
- Experience preparing engineering documentation and supporting manufacturing through external vendors or contract manufacturers.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials selection, tolerance analysis, and cost optimization.
- Familiarity with industry standards and certifications such as ISO, EN, UL, and related engineering compliance requirements.
- With over 40 years of experience, Geocomp is well-positioned to help clients on a wide range of projects, providing geostructural consulting, monitoring, and laboratory testing services worldwide.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in the field of robotics, automated controls, and industrial automation is preferred.
- Past exposure to soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, geophysics, or related disciplines.
- FSM, ISR, DAC and ADC interfacing experience.
- 401(k) with company match
- Professional development assistance
- Employee referral program
- Our Hiring Process
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Compensation
- $110,000-$120,000 per year
- (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
- The range listed reflects the base salary only and does not include bonus, benefits, or other forms of compensation.)
- Base salary range: $110,000-$120,000 per year
Benefits
- (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
- The range listed reflects the base salary only and does not include bonus, benefits, or other forms of compensation.)
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
Company info
- We are seeking an experienced and innovative Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team and lead the design and development of advanced electro-mechanical laboratory testing equipment used in geotechnical and soil mechanics applications.
- At Geocomp, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.
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