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Senior Mechanical Designer – Positioning Systems
| Company | Pacific Fusion |
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| Location | San Leandro, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $55 – $62.5 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 10+ years of work experience in mechanical design
- Advanced knowledge of CAD software, such as Creo
- Extensive experience with GD&T and the generation of assembly and fabrication drawings
- Extensive experience in the design, testing, and development of multi-degree of freedom mechanisms that adhere to challenging positional and loading requirements
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
- Experience in hands-on engineering design, rapid iteration, and creative problem solving in a laboratory setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Design, development, and deployment of large multi-degree of freedom mechanisms that operate in vacuum
- Lead the implementation of design changes and improvements across our systems
- Work closely with vendors and manufacturers to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable
- Conduct design reviews and provide critical feedback to improve system performance and reliability
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (including instrumentation, software, and manufacturing engineers) to integrate system-level designs
- Oversee the creation of detailed design documentation and specifications
- Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Google Workspace, which we use for communication and collaboration
