Posted time January 21, 2025 Location California Job type Full-time

Job Description:

Oceanbotics is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help create professional underwater products like our market-leading remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs). This person will also be the bridge between engineering design and manufacturing, and be involved in product development, testing & validation, document control, procedure implementation, and everything in between. Be an innovator in the world of underwater robotics and engineering!ย 

Responsibilities:

  • Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
  • Work with Mechanical and Electrical engineers to create designs that can be integrated into a manufacturing workflow.
  • Use SolidWorks to design parts, create assemblies, and create detailed engineering drawings complete with GD&T.
  • Review and interpret technical specifications, validate requirements for design, and manage manufacturing milestones to support component deliverables.
  • Work with production staff to understand problem areas and create solutions with little direction.
  • Author engineering changes and test procedures for complex ROV systems and subsystems.
  • Support the development of standard processes and documentation.
  • Inspect parts and assemblies to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Participate in ECN, MRB, critical design review, and DFMA meetings.
  • Resolve technical problems that would significantly affect performance, cost or schedule.
  • Lead Design Reviews, run analysis, define and execute hardware test plans, propose and implement changes.
  • Review, interpret and approve technical documents, designs and schematics.
  • Drive the development of comprehensive mechanical engineering specifications for new product development, support the prototype development process throughout product development to production release.
  • Communicate and support engineering team, designers, and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
  • Coordinate with other departments affected by new product design, development and release.
  • Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, efficiency, requirements and cost.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 4-6 years of experience in a manufacturing setting: aerospace, robotics, automotive, medical device, or similar.
  • Advanced user of SolidWorks CAD software.
  • Hands on making experience: wood working, CNC, 3D printing, soldering, and other technical skills; thorough understanding of manufacturing methods, PCBs, waterjet, etc.
  • Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.).
  • Able to perform tolerance analysis to verify fit and function of designs.
  • Highly driven to ensure high quality standards; experience implementing quality procedures.
  • Ability to follow through and make significant progress in a fast paced, demanding, dynamic environment.
  • Team oriented and good interpersonal skills.
  • Experience managing multiple projects at the same time.
  • Detail oriented: ability to become subject matter expert in order to make informed decisions.
  • Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines.
  • Strong communication skills, technical writing skills, project management skills and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated success developing products in cross-functional environments.
  • Simulation and Stress Analysis experience helpful.

Position Success Criteria:

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Must be a team player that has a โ€œsense of urgencyโ€
  • Time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Ability to simultaneously manage several objectives and re-assign priorities
  • Ability to adapt to changes in work environment, manage competing demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events

Please submit a currentย resume and portfolioย (description and evidence/3D model of previous projects, detailing your responsibilities)ย with a cover letterย summarizing your experience and letting us know why you are interested in this position.

We proudly offer a competitive Benefits package, i.e., Health Insurance, including Dental and Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, etc.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating diversity in the workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

  • Mechanical engineering: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Irvine, CA 92618 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Irvine, CA 92618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person