Sr. Mechanical Engineer – Development Engineer Design Mechanical EngineerElevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace four years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers.
Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference—apply today!The Sr. Mechanical Engineer – Development Engineer Design Mechanical Engineer is responsible to complete and contribute in the design, development, testing, qualification, and production support of motors in a cost effective and timely fashion to meet the customer's needs and schedules.
The engineer shall work within a multi-disciplined organization and enlist the help of other disciplines, when necessary, such as other engineers, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality assurance.Essential Job Functions and ResponsibilitiesDesign electric motors in collaboration with Electromechanical Design Engineers to meet customer requirements.Design of rotors, housings, endcaps, and other mechanical assemblies.Sizing and selection of Bearings to meet loads and life necessary to meet system performanceCreate and modify drawings with appropriate GD&T, documentation of change and efficacy. Verify Bill of Material. Ensure accuracy of drawings.Design cost effective easily manufacturable hardware taking into account:tolerance stack-upsease of assemblymeet customer installation requirementsmaterials of constructionmethods of manufacturemechanical environment (Thermal and Vibe) and Application Loadingpreliminary analytical results (Hand calcs and FEA)mistake proofingDisposition non-conforming hardware and correct production/vendor issues.Perform failure investigations of designs.Create/Review and Approve processes for assembly, test, and related activities to the development and qualification testing of a design.Interface with internal and external customers to determine product changes needed for applications as a representative of the company.Write technical documents for internal and external customers.Participate in design reviews (internal and external)Support new business pursuits that address program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs.Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills RequiredBachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience solving technical problems using a methodical scientific approach.Experience in 3D modeling of mechanical components and assemblies preferably CREOExperience with Brushless DC motor design and operationExperience with Finite Element Analysis for Structural, Thermal and Dynamic AnalysisPossess organizational and task management skills to work concurrent issues in parallel.Leadership skills to interface with various other teams and disciplines at the company.Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, casting, milling, turning, grinding, drilling, etc.Must be a US CitizenDesire to do 'what it takes' to accomplish our goals and WINSpeak up! Actively participate in team meetings to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goalsBe proactive, think ahead, and keep the big picture in mindWork EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibrationThis job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment.
This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners/copier machine, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc.Some travel may be required for this position (15%)Full time positionPhysical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.The employee is regularly required to stand at length (7-8 hours, daily), walk consistently, stoop, bend, turn, balance, and/or crouch, and move about the facility.This position requires the ability to skillfully use measuring instruments, hand, and power toolsThe employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 50 poundsThis position is at our Chaska, MN Location Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000/year