Development Engineer - Davis, United States - DMG MORI USA, INC

Description

Job Description

Title: Mechanical Engineer – DMG MORI Additive Solutions Research and Development

Reports to: Head of Research and Development

Location: 3601 Faraday Avenue, Davis, CA 95618

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm

Classification: Exempt

Travel: 25%

Employment is conditioned on DMG MORI's ability to obtain and maintain any necessary export licensing.

Work on designing, testing, and prototyping new innovations for industrial machine tools in the field of additive manufacturing. This will require creating CAD and drawing files, test plans and test benches, and a comprehensive understanding of additive manufacturing processes.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include up to and not limited to: Perform development engineering work under direct supervision.

• Research, design, development, and testing of equipment for AM (additive manufacturing).
• Design and development of unique approaches for powder conveyance, optical calibration, laser control, and gas flow
• Conduct time estimates for components to understand impact of product innovations.
• Calculation of optimal machine parameters for part processing.
• Understanding of statistical process control and machine reliability analysis
• Inspection of finished parts for quality and accuracy.
• Generate engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Frequent communication with internal technical staff, external customers, and external suppliers.

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree from accredited university in STEM field
• Experience with programming (C#, Python, LabVIEW)
• Experience in product development, a proven track record of innovation as demonstrated by granted patents is preferred.
• 1-5 years Mechanical Design Experience, CAD and preferably FEA and other simulation and analysis tools.
• Experience with PTC CREO and Windchill highly preferred.
• Knowledge in part processing, metal cutting, CNC programming, reading drawings, and machine setup.
• Basic understanding of Metallurgy.
• Proven experience to communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Proven flexibility with shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proven organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical/problem solving abilities.

Work Environment:

Exposure to manufacturing/machining environments which may present possible hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery. General office environment experienced at DMG MORI office.

Physical Demands:

Frequent: Travel, operating a vehicle, standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Pushing, pulling, and lifting objects. Repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.

Periodic: Operating power equipment, sitting at desk, utilizing computers and phones.

Occasional: Lifting or moving up to 50lbs.