Designs and develops mechanical engineering solutions for consumer, medical, clean technology, and automation products. Works hands-on in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with clients and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include troubleshooting components and cables, applying materials expertise, GD&T, metrology, FEA and simulation, supporting overseas vendors, and delivering products from concept through production. The role is on-site five days per week and may involve travel between client locations.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER- ASSOCIATE OR STAFF LEVEL
At Andrews Cooper, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions in the HardTech space, partnering with industry leaders in Consumer Technology, Medical Technology, Clean Technology, and Automation & Robotics. With a mission to solve novel, ambiguous challenges, we help our customers achieve significant differentiation and success in their industries. Our people-first culture is built on the core values of Own It, Help Each Other Win, and Be Cool, creating an environment where engineers can build fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional work.
The Core Values we embody:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $82,000.00 - $135,000.00. Andrews Cooper is an equal-opportunity employer.
At Andrews Cooper, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions in the HardTech space, partnering with industry leaders in Consumer Technology, Medical Technology, Clean Technology, and Automation & Robotics. With a mission to solve novel, ambiguous challenges, we help our customers achieve significant differentiation and success in their industries. Our people-first culture is built on the core values of Own It, Help Each Other Win, and Be Cool, creating an environment where engineers can build fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional work.
The Core Values we embody:
- Help Each Other Win—AC values winning as a team over personal recognition. Go out of your way to help a teammate and the team succeed.
- Own It—Don’t wait for someone else to clear the way. Recognize opportunities to improve, and when obstacles arise, join forces to overcome them.
- Be Cool—Be self-aware, maintain a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and maintain composure under pressure.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a related field.
- 2 to 5 years of professional hands-on experience in Mechanical Engineering.
- Up to 20% of travel may be required between locations.
- Ability to travel for work-related purposes as needed; access to reliable transportation is required due to the nature of our business and multiple client sites.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Background checks are required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Industrial-level working knowledge in material properties, such as plastics, metal, adhesive, glass, PCBA, flex circuits, etc.
- Experience in troubleshooting cables and able to troubleshoot to the major component.
- Knowledge & application of GD&T techniques and knowledge of associated metrology approaches.
- Expertise working with overseas vendors, including but not limited to communication, DFMs, schedules, tooling issues, and some night calls.
- Testing and analysis experience (FEA, Simulation, Zemax, Ray Tracing, etc.).
- Experience with high-volume products.
- Experience delivering multiple successful consumer products to production from concept inception to shipping products.
- Design for manufacture and assembly experience.
- Proficiency in presenting engineering designs, proposals, and reports.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In this role you will work within ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and help guide clients and teammates through various challenges.
- This person will be a team player and will be willing to take on any task to help the project and teammates succeed.
- You will have a customer service mentality when working with various clients.
- You are able to work well with cross-functional teams, both internally and externally.
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA).
- Paid leave for maternity and paternity for birth or adoption.
- Generous PTO for vacation, sick, community service, and 8 paid holidays.
- In-office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
- 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
- Access to hands-on mentorship to advance professional skills and an educational reimbursement.
The salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $82,000.00 - $135,000.00. Andrews Cooper is an equal-opportunity employer.
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