Mechanical Engineer Level 1

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer role will directly contribute to Trust Automation's success by supporting mechanical system design and analysis efforts for precision motion control, power conversion, and intelligence technology products. This role uses conceptual and detailed mechanical design approaches coupled with simulation and analysis to verify designs before hardware is produced. This position supports the assembly and testing of initial engineering build cycles to efficiently transition to internal manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Duties and Responsibilities include requirement derivation, design, analysis, simulation, prototype/ production system development, hands-on integration, documentation, and test. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Mechanical design and development for Trust Automation products and customer specific applications (actuation systems, power systems, electronics enclosures, mechanisms, fixtures, etc.).
• Project requirement derivation, development, interpretation, and application 
• Conceptual and detailed mechanical-centric design to meet or exceed project requirements. 
• System, sub-system, and individual component level analysis and simulation to verify design in areas including but not limited to structural, thermal, shock, and vibration.
• System integration and test.
• CAD design including generation of solid models and detailed technical drawings. 
• Create technical documentation to support multi-level design reviews and manufacturing (i.e. – Preliminary and Critical Design Review reports, assembly instructions) • Contribute to Trust Automation design and development processes, including peer and DFM/DFT/DFA design reviews.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Assist Managers, VPs and executives with project/program planning, specification of product, system application solutions, task prioritization, and risk mitigation. 
• Contribute to technical planning for future product architecture.
• Contribute to the Trust Automation engineering team knowledge base, bringing a fresh perspective on mechanical design and analysis for motion control, power conversion and intelligence technology systems.
• Work primarily under technical supervision and/or pre-established guidelines to develop skills while performing project tasks.

Position Requirements

• 0-4 years of engineering experience outside of academia
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar degree and discipline)
  • Design and analysis experience
    • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (Solidworks preferred)
    • 2D drawing packages
  • Experience in application and interpretation of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • Experience with mechanical analysis and FEA/simulation tools
    • Thermal
    • Structural
    • CFD
  • Familiarity of Electric motor types and applications
  • Strong mechanical and electromechanical knowledge in the areas of:
    • Actuators
    • Mechanisms
    • Powertrains
    • Structures
    • Tools
    • Fixtures
  • Knowledge and experience with fabrication/manufacturing methods, including hands-on experience, to aid in design for manufacturing
  • Knowledge of engineering materials and demonstrated experience in material selection.
  • Basic understanding of control system design and system simulation tools (i.e. – MATLAB, SIMULINK)
  • Familiarity with industry standards (i.e. – ANSI, ASME) and specifications (i.e. - MIL-STD)
  • Experience and support of Product Data Management and configuration management.
  • This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
  • May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $86,000 - $95,000 annually