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Job Description:

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Reports to: Manager, Engineering

Department: Engineering

Work Model: Full-time, On-site - No Travel Required

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Company & Benefit Information

At Crystal Group, we do hard things - designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world's most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.

Crystal Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-Site Gym

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the design, development, verification of assigned mechanical components to include sheet-metal / machined-metal parts and assemblies, and theoretical mechanical concepts required to integrate mechanical and electrical components into one assembly.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a basic working knowledge of Crystal Group's mechanical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor) for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams and assembly drawings
• Maintain a basic understanding of metal parts machining, fabrication, and assembly processes
• Maintain a basic working knowledge of packaging techniques applied to high performance electronics for use in harsh and demanding environments
• Maintain a basic working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the design field
• Recommend the proper procedures, processes, templates, and tools to correctly perform the task assigned
• Provide technical assistance for the building and testing of new products and systems
• Provide basic troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services
• Review mechanical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, as assigned
• Ensure designs are producible and error free
• Provides basic component-level review and in-depth troubleshooting support for product in Manufacturing and in the field as well as Sales department assistance
• Assist the systems team in researching, designing, and evaluating systems and/or processes to meet customer requirements
• Write mechanical performance requirements for product development or engineering projects
• Perform detailed mechanical or fluid calculations to compute and establish manufacturing standards or specifications
• Utilize engineering theory and simulation models to assess feasibility, sustainability, and operating condition effects
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential mechanical engineering studies or projects

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of 3D modeling techniques
• Familiar with Finite Element Analysis and computational fluid dynamics
• Familiar with Computer Numerical Control design requirements
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of mechanical component industry standards
• Basic understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to Mechanical Engineering theory
• Works well both independently and in a team environment and is willing to change priorities as needed
• Multitasking skills including the ability to work across multiple software platforms
• Use hand tools (caliper, micrometer, feeler gauge, fluid pressure meter, infrared thermal cameras, etc.)

• Inspect and troubleshoot computer related hardware components at an assembly level
• Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (AutoDesk inventor, AutoCAD, Ansys simulation software)
• Create, read, and compare technical data sheets

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")
• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related field required or at least 10+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical component design or manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of CAD software related work
• Extensive knowledge of computer equipment (PC, firewall, switch, data acquisition systems, UPS, server rack equipment, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of harsh mechanical environments

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing.

EEO Statement

Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Offer Contingency

All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check and drug screen.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.

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