Mechanical Designer IV
US Tech Solutions, Inc.
San Jose, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$72 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Aerodynamics, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Consumer Electronics, Die Casting, Finite Element Analysis, Machining, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Medical Equipment, Metrology, Quality Assurance, Robotics, Servomechanism, Simulation, SolidWorks, Testing
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
10 days ago
Notes:
Work Location: Hybrid Work Schedule: Standard working schedule
Extension or Conversion: There's a possibility, based on performance, budget, and business need but it is not promised as contract assignments are temporary in nature and can are subject to change.
Overtime Expectations: Yes, possible over time.
Business Travel: Possible domestic business travel.
Description:
- Mechanical designers, sometimes called drafters, create designs for mechanical devices such as machines.
- They are involved in the entire process, from sketching an idea through the manufacturing and testing of the finished product.
- A mechanical designer can design a wide variety of products, such as refrigerators, robotics, heating equipment, automotives, and aerospace products.
- Mechanical designers start by creating a blueprint for a requested product, which involves brainstorming, creating rough drafts of the blueprint, and creating subsequent detailed designs.
- Once the designs are complete, the final blueprint is created and provided to the company or client for approval.
- Throughout development, the mechanical designer works with engineers to identify any areas of the design that need to be altered or improved.
- Sometimes this may result in a completely new design being developed. Once a product is created, mechanical designers work with quality assurance engineers to ensure that the product has no defects or abnormalities.
Qualification:
- 7-10 years in precision mechanical design, preferably in HDD industry
- Proven track record delivering products
- Experience with high-volume consumer electronics or medical devices
- CAD: Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks
- Analysis: FEA tools, modal analysis, shock/vibration simulation
- Manufacturing: Deep knowledge of die casting, precision machining, MIM, stamping
- Metrology: CMM programming, optical measurement systems, surface profilometry
- Materials: Aluminum alloys, stainless steel, and engineering polymers for HDD applications
- GD&T: Advanced application for tight-tolerance assemblies
- HDD-Specific Knowledge:
- Understanding of head-disk interface (HDI) and aerodynamics
- Familiarity with contamination control and particle management
- Knowledge of actuator dynamics and servo positioning systems
- Awareness of magnetic recording fundamentals
Education:
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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