Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

Job Description Hardware Prototype Design Engineer

Overview

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design for Wearable device components features and systems while maintaining endtoend product development understanding

Contribute to mechanical solutions as part of highly crossfunctional teams including Industrial Design Manufacturing and Science teams

Model build test and refine prototypes and characterization test systems for wearable devices

Work across the full product development cycle

Responsibilities

Job Description Hardware Prototype Design Engineer

Overview

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design for Wearable device components features and systems while maintaining endtoend product development understanding

Contribute to mechanical solutions as part of highly crossfunctional teams including Industrial Design Manufacturing and Science teams

Model build test and refine prototypes and characterization test systems for wearable devices

Work across the full product development cycle from concept inception to shipping product

Design and develop manufacturing tools fixtures and assembly jigs for EMG device production

Provide Design for Manufacturability DFM and Design for Assembly DFA guidance across multiple device generations

Execute precise assembly and rework on EMG electronic devices including handson mechanical assembly electrical assembly and soldering of components

Develop and implement testing methodologies specific to wearable devices including signal quality assessment and contact integrity validation

Collaborate with manufacturing partners on secondary process development for complex metal enclosures and components

Support rapid prototyping initiatives using advanced additive manufacturing and conventional fabrication techniques

Create detailed technical documentation to ensure accurate implementation and support of assembly and rework processes

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience

5+ years of industry experience in mechanical design with focus on consumer electronics or wearable devices

Experience with NX CAD software including synchronous modeling surfacing assembly and drafting capabilities

Experience in Design for Manufacturability DFM Design for Assembly DFA statistical tolerance analysis techniques functional dimensioning GD&T and 3D2D CAD

Working knowledge in material properties such as plastics metals adhesives elastomers and specialized polymers used in wearable applications

Testing and analysis experience including characterization systems electrochemical testing FEA simulation and Design of Experiments

Knowledge of highvolume manufacturing techniques including machining finishing fixture design 3D printing and injection molding

Handson experience with mechanical assembly electrical assembly and soldering of electronic components including rework and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years of product design and development experience of handheld andor wearable highvolume consumer electronics with experience in EMG sensing devices or similar biomedical hardware

Advanced experience with NX CAD including sheet metal design flexible printed circuit board modeling and complex assembly management within Teamcenter environments

Experience with highly cosmetic products and working with Industrial Design teams on formfactor constrained wearable devices

Experience designing and shipping products with Asiabased supply chains including supplier collaboration and manufacturing transfer documentation

Experience designing for human factors and ergonomics in wearable applications with understanding of skincontact electrode systems and signal quality optimization

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Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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Disclaimer:

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