Associate Mechanical Engineer

Summary

The job is for an Associate Mechanical Engineer at Magic Leap's Headquarters in Plantation, FL. The role involves contributing to the design, prototyping, testing, and validation of products with a focus on physical comfort variables. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and have 3 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering design of consumer products.

Requirements

• 3 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering design of consumer products
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience designing electronic packaging
• Experience working with suppliers developing various part designs (Plastic, Rubber, Sheet Metal, Thermoform, Die Cut, etc.) and an understanding of their manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and root causing issues
• Good communication and leadership skills to facilitate design discussions and reviews across the organization, with suppliers, and design partners
• Proficient with 3D CAD design using Creo or SolidWorks (Master Modeling, Surfacing, Sheet Metal, & Drawing recommended)
• Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes in a team environment
• Familiar with Optical and Force measurement systems
• Experience with GD&T, & FEA
• Familiar with mass production manufacturing processes and fixtures
• Familiar with Reliability specifications MIL-STD, IEC, & UL

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders from diverse disciplines to gather and develop design requirements and specifications for product components and assemblies
• Facilitate the prototyping process for mechanical and opto-mechanical components and assemblies, ensuring they meet production standards
• Develop innovative concepts and designs for fixtures, and production components using 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo)
• Assist in research and development to determine suitable product technologies within cost constraints
• Design solutions to address technical challenges, ensuring the development of high-quality and innovative products
• Participate in engineering design reviews, contributing to the development and improvement of product designs
• Work closely with Manufacturing, suppliers, and outsource partners to support the design and development of products and components that meet mass production requirements
• Support the design, fabrication, and installation of fixtures and equipment, ensuring adherence to engineering and customer specifications
• Engage in prototype builds, troubleshooting manufacturing and reliability issues from cradle to grave

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Equity
• Fully comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees