Mechanical Engineer III Optical

At Benchmark , we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. Youll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
Designs and develops customer products and the design of test fixtures and manufacturing tooling. Performs basic to high complexity design assignments.

Responsibilities:
Provides mechanical design and documentation for customer products and/or related tooling, resulting in a product or tooling that supports the manufacturing environment, if applicable, to meet customers and internal manufacturing requirements
Develops basic drawings of components and assemblies
Makes Engineering computations and write/edit specifications
Creates modified basic designs for new or existing products and tooling
Verifies completed work, checking dimensions, materials to be used and quantities per the verification plan
Interacts with vendors to ensure proper fabrication of mechanical components for product, testers and tooling
Creates and maintains basic engineering drawings
Assists with assembly of tooling, test fixtures and prototypes
Performs basic to intermediate drafting and design duties such as tolerance analysis, material selection, and selection of fabrication methods
Provides assistance to the Hardware Design, Software Design, PCB Design, Functional Test, and ICT test for product, test and tooling development
Interacts with hardware, software and equipment vendors
Follows project plan and reports project status to leadership
Assists in project proposals and associated cost estimates
Assists with DFX reviews and creates necessary documentation
Develops an understanding of Design For Excellence philosophy and promote with customers
Communicates with customer technical personnel regarding basic technical issues
Communicates technical challenges and work with leadership to create and implement solutions
Works with customers to understand requirements regarding mechanical design
Works with Sustaining Engineering (product, process, test and quality) to assist in the development of products that leverage internal manufacturing and test processes
Assists in the development of advanced/new technologies
Participates in research for new design methods and tools
Assists in the coordination of mechanical engineering strategies for customers
Participates in continuous improvement activities with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format
Develops intermediate level drawings of components and assemblies
Creates new or modified designs for new or existing products and tooling
Performs intermediate level drafting and design duties such as tolerance analysis, material selection, selection of fabrication methods
Develops project proposals and associated cost estimates
Performs Design for Excellence (DFX) reviews and create necessary documentation
Demonstrates a good understanding of DFX philosophy and promote with customers
Provides research and development for new design methods and tools
Develops complex drawings of components and assemblies
Performs complex drafting and design duties such as tolerance analysis, material selection, selection of fabrication methods
Demonstrates an advanced understanding of Design for Excellence (DFX) philosophy and promotes with customers
Drives and leads research and development for new design methods and tools
All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Other information:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
Effective organization and prioritization skills
Demonstrate high attention to detail
Ability to work with diverse groups
Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
Strong customer service and client focus
Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software
Create detailed drawings of mechanical components using industry standard drafting practices
Demonstrate good problem solving skills and the ability to make sound basic technical decisions
Demonstrate day-to-day project activity organization in accordance with MCAD development procedures
Demonstrate the ability to work within the MCAD development and project teams
Demonstrate a basic understanding of various technologies with an area of knowledge in at least one of the following areas: sheet-metal, plastic parts, castings, electromechanical mechanisms, machined parts and the processes and tooling and technologies used for manufacture
Demonstrate a basic understanding of mechanism design; Ability to creatively and efficiently design mechanical portions of products, tooling and test fixtures based on various applications and technologies
Ability to make basic judgments using sound engineering principles and techniques for non-complex situations - may require involving leadership prior to final decision
Demonstrate basic knowledge of material selection for manufacturing customer products, tooling and test fixtures
Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner
Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to work well individually or in teams
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with suppliers or customers
Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools
Available for travel up to 5% of the time, including day and overnight travel as required
4 year Engineering or Technical Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by senior management
5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, including 3D modeling and CAD4 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by senior management
8+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, developing electronic hardware and software;
1+ years in a leadership role
Familiarity with advanced technologies and applications
Create and check others detailed drawings of mechanical components using industry standard drafting practices
Demonstrate very good problem solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions
Demonstrate an intermediate level understanding of various advanced technologies with an area of expertise in at least one of the following areas: sheet-metal, plastic parts, castings, electromechanical mechanisms, machined parts and the processes and tooling and technologies used for manufacture
Demonstrate a solid understanding of mechanism design;
Ability to creatively and efficiently design mechanical portions of products, tooling and test fixtures based on various applications and technologies
Ability to make independent judgments using sound engineering principles and techniques for non-complex situations
Demonstrate knowledge of material selection for manufacturing customer products, tooling and test fixtures
Ability to mentor others
Ability to effectively take on project leadership/ownership
Available for travel up to 10-20% of the time, including day, overnight and international travel as required
Master of advanced technologies and applications
Demonstrate strong problem solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions
Demonstrate an understanding of various advanced technologies with an area of expertise in at least one of the following areas: sheet-metal, plastic parts, castings, electromechanical mechanisms, machined parts and the processes and tooling and technologies used for manufacture
Demonstrate a strong understanding of mechanism design;
Ability to creatively and efficiently design mechanical portions of products, tooling and test fixtures based on various applications and technologies
Ability to make independent judgments using sound engineering principles and techniques
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of material selection for manufacturing customer products, tooling and test fixtures

Education:

4 year Engineering or Technical Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by senior management

Geographical Location: Minnesota:Rochester

Physical Location: Rochester, MN

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. Its an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Safety-Sensitive Position and Drug Testing Notice: This position is classified as safety-sensitive because impairment while performing job duties could pose a significant risk of harm. Where permitted by applicable law or required by federal regulation, Benchmark will conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which may include testing for THC. In jurisdictions that restrict pre-employment cannabis testing or prohibit action based solely on non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites, Benchmark will comply with local requirements. Benchmark maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and may conduct reasonable-suspicion and post-incident testing in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation Range: $103,577.00 to $129,471.00 USD . Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing ... .

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