Sr. Design Engineer

TAE Technologies

  • Irvine, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
About The RoleWe have an opening at our Irvine, CA (Orange County) facility for a Senior Design Engineer who will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems to support a variety of TAE's R&D efforts and commercial ventures. Projects will vary in size and complexity from simple machined components to large structural weldments to cutting-edge electro-mechanical assemblies. Successful applicants will be creative, energetic, hands-on, and technology-savvy with a passion for inventing and tinkering in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have specialized experience in at least one of the following areas: high vacuum (1 kV), advanced fabrication and welding techniques, large-scale prototyping and testing, diagnostic instrumentation, pressure vessels, magnetics, cryogenics, refractory materials/high heat flux systems, and metal additive manufacturing. Any prior positions at national labs, universities, tech startups, or other large-scale R&D facilities should be noted on your resume
  • Apply technical expertise, commensurate with training and job experience, in the design and development of complex new technologies.
  • Complete a variety of 2D and 3D CAD design assignments, including modeling parts and assemblies as well as creating layout and detail drawings from verbal or written instructions using SolidWorks.
  • Coordinate and consult with other staff to design, layout, or detail components and systems and resolve design challenges and other emergent issues.
  • Produce and maintain working drawings, detail drawings, bills of material, and documentation.
  • Coordinate with outside vendors to fabricate parts and procure equipment in accordance with your drawings and design specifications, including shop visits when needed.
  • Quickly produce conceptual CAD models from sketches and/or loosely defined requirements when necessary.
  • Collaborate and communicate well with engineering, physics/science, project management, quality and procurement groups.
  • Perform hands-on work to assemble and install designed components when appropriate or serve as a technical lead in the oversight of installation activities.
About You
  • 8+ years of design, hands-on professional mechanical design experience in engineering roles of progressing complexity and responsibility
  • Under general guidance, perform various engineering duties requiring the exercise of judgment and application of standard engineering principles and practices.
  • Ability to take projects from concept through installation, interfacing with engineers, physicists, and technicians and integrating a variety of design inputs.
  • Broad familiarity with mechanical assemblies and fasteners; able to think through how a design will be manufactured, assembled, installed, and maintained.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and interact with a multi-disciplined project team, remaining flexible and receptive to design changes as required by the evolution of the project.
  • Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M).
  • Recent experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software (1,000+ hrs) and preferably a PDM or PLM design change management software.
  • Ability to generate detailed design solutions and drawings for mechanical and electrical systems and products using CAD software
  • Working knowledge of a variety of engineering materials and fabrication methods.
Education:
  • Preferred: B.S. Engineering field, Masters Preferred

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