Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineered Systems Group located in Norwood, MA. The ESG group consists of a cross functional team of multidiscipline engineers that work closely with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to provide unique customized testing solutions for the material testing industry. This team works at a fast pace to design, build, and test a variety of material testing solutions. ESG engineers are routinely involved in all stages of the product and project life cycles, including quoting, designing, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, and support. You will have responsibility for meeting design specifications, project schedules, and overall ownership of the activities required to complete the projects.

You will perform relatively complex work requiring selection and application of appropriate engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for accomplishment of new designs, design adaptions, and modifications. You will work in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment where frequent interaction with vendors and suppliers, other multi-disciplined engineers, as well as manufacturing team members, is critical to success. Finally, you will represent the company in situations requiring customer interaction.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assume ownership of and responsibility for engineering projects throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Coordinating project activities, customer interactions (internal and external), design, manufacturing, and testing of custom products
• Provide sound engineering input on design, material selection, finishes, manufacturing processes, and their limitations
• Will be called upon to work directly with customers, management, fellow engineers and members of the Sales, Manufacturing, and Service organizations

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering combined with at least 2 years of mechanical design experience. Electrical Engineering skills and experience is a plus!

Specific requirements include:

• Machine design experience that has incorporated machine elements, mechanical drive systems, kinematic principles and/or mechanisms, ergonomics, and design for cost and manufacturability.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter showing front to back ownership and sense of urgency within all areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, materials, finishing, and assembly operations.
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks to complete models, drawings and FEA.
• System testing and design verification experience that includes: setting up and conducting tests, data acquisition, and statistical analysis, summarizing data, and writing reports.

Additional Information

Instron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.