Mechanical Engineer

Acorn is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for our Waltham, MA office.

Acorn has 31 years' experience as an industry leader in product development consulting, partnering with clients ranging from high profile start-ups to Fortune 100 & 500 companies. Every day we are privileged to work on ground-breaking technologies, develop bleeding edge designs, and work alongside some of the most talented folks in industry. Acorn focuses its design talents on robotics, industrial, medical and life science devices, and consumer products, and has offices in Silicon Valley, Denver, Boston and China.

Working at Acorn is an engineer’s dream. You will learn more, grow faster, work with an excellent team and be appreciated for your contributions. If our requirements fit your background, we want to talk with you!

We value and promote the diversity of our workforce.

Requirements

You Need:

• 5+ years of design and engineering analysis w/ a BSME or equivalent (MSME preferred).
• Experience transitioning at least one complex electromechanical product from early concept into production - preferably in robotics, automation, life-science, or medical device industries.
• Working Knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal, cast and machined components.
• Proficient with SolidWorks (CREO a plus) and preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release.
• On-the-job analysis experience in at least two of the following areas:
• Tolerance analysis
• FEA and/or CFD
• Heat transfer
• Shock and vibration
• Ability to work with teams in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes.
• Hands-on perofrmance in shop/lab skills.
• Hands-on project management experience is a bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Broaden the breadth and depth of your technical knowledge.
• Work with clients to identify requirements; brainstorm, define and develop product solutions.
• Create detailed designs/documentation to meet project objectives.
• Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses.
• Collaborate with ID/UX teams to produce refined product designs.
• Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling & production.
• Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling and first articles.
• Become adept at managing project activities.
• Create project and technical reports as required.

Benefits

Benefits: Competitive salaries, Paid time off, medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and disability benefits, 401k, health care spending accounts, quarterly and annual company events and much more.