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Mechanical Engineer (Entry Level)

Daedalus is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an entry level position designing and developing products in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Some travel and off-site work may occasionally be necessary. Work could be for various industries including: medical, telecommunications, safety, and consumer products.

Other disciplines at Daedalus include user needs research, industrial design, GUI design, software, and electrical engineering. Daedalus provides an environment where everyone needs to be a self-starter and have the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

Create product requirement documents.
Analyze the hazards and other risks associated with the product.
Select component materials, design components and assemblies, implement joining techniques such as snap fitting, welding, bonding, and mechanical fastening.
Write test plans, conduct test measurements and apply statistical data analysis techniques to verify design solutions.
Prepare design concepts for client presentations through sketches, renderings, models, controlled drawings, and reports.
Create CAD layouts and detail drawings of new products using Pro/Engineer and/or SolidWorks.
Create mechanical and electro-mechanical prototypes in a variety of contexts using both in-house and external resources.
Perform stress, statics, cost, and tolerance analysis.
Interface with outside resources such as contract manufacturers and providers of OEM or COTS parts.
Above all, make prudent, clever, careful, and decisive design choices.

Requirements

BSME required. MS a plus.
Working knowledge of test plans and conducting experiments to verify design solutions (measurements and statistical data analysis).
Working knowledge of Solidworks. Other CAD package experience is a plus.
Knowledge of plastic materials and molding processes is preferred.
Knowledge of sheetmetal fabrication and assembly techniques is a plus.
Knowledge of mechanical seals, sealing systems, couplings, drivers, lubrication systems, and instrumentation systems is a plus.
Possess excellent hands-on mechanical aptitude and shop skills.
Have the ability to work as an individual with minimal guidance.
Must demonstrate excellent skills in both verbal and written English.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples.

Daedalus, Inc.
4923 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412 687 7000

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