Mechanical Engineer

Datacolor, a global leader in color management solutions, provides software, instruments, and services to improve the precision, performance and efficiency of your color workflow. We understand that details matter, and precise, consistent replication is essential.

Our easy-to-use and highly sophisticated devices and systems have been consistently delivering cost effective, best-in-class color measurement performance to industry leaders for more than 50 years, so you know that you can count on us to do the same for you.

Position Summary:

• Provide mechanical engineering solutions for commercial and industrial color measurement instrumentation products.
• Provide mechanical engineering design and support to the Research and Development team for various projects and experiments.
• Interface with the manufacturing and operations teams to transfer designs into production.

The position is HYBRID- based in Lawrenceville. Required in office days are Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate within a cross-functional design team.
• Understand and interpret high level requirements to conceptualize and generate mechanical design solutions and specifications that contribute toward our next generation of Spectrophotometers, Colorimeters, and Color Imaging Instruments.
• Participate in design review meetings.
• Utilize SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling software to develop opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Generate 2D engineering drawings and documentation from 3D CAD models.
• Produce 2D electro-mechanical assembly drawings such as PCB outlines and cable/harness assemblies.
• Oversee and troubleshoot technical issues as they may arise.
• Modify designs of existing parts and assemblies whenever applicable.
• Interact with outside suppliers and vendors.
• Remain current with the latest manufacturing technology trends, and their possible value-added impact on Datacolor.
• Prepare test protocols, test reports and perform tests to verify and validate designs and processes.

 Requirements/Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of mechanical engineering design experience.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience working in a manufacturing-based environment.
• Experience utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling software.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience generating designs that utilize injection molded plastic, die cast, sheet metal and machined components.
• Understanding of tolerances and their relationships in assemblies
• Knowledge of materials
• Knowledge of heat transfer
• Knowledge of Printed Circuit Board and interconnect technology design 
• Knowledge of opto-mechanical (components and sub-systems)
• Experience handling a product development project independently from concept through final prototype stage.
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels and locations
• Communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to pay attention to details and be organized
• Ability to project professionalism to coworkers
• Ability to take initiative and to follow through on projects
• Time management skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite Software products