Mechanical Engineer

Gatan Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software used to enhance and extend the operation and performance of electron microscopes. Gatan products, which are fully compatible with nearly all electron microscope models and include the EDAX portfolio, cover the entire range of the research process—from specimen preparation and manipulation to imaging and analysis.

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who will support our development of new and existing products. Conducts feasibility studies and testing new and modified designs. Evaluates existing mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging processes to enhance performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Oversee detailed design activities, testing procedures, and prototype development.

JOB ROLE:

• Work on complex mechanical designs for the Electron Microscopy Technologies (EMT) products.
• Utilize Mechanical Engineering analytical skills to solve problems
• Attend online meetings, design reviews, and other online activities on the Pacific Coast (PST) time zone.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Participate in VAVE (Value Analysis Value Engineering).
• Break down difficult technical concepts and communicate with team members.
• Conduct design reviews at peer, program and upper management levels as needed.
• Create 3D solid models from conceptual stage to release of 2D and assembly drawings into production.
• Design sheet metal parts.
• Assemble and test prototypes and pre-production units.
• Interface with vendors and manufacturing personnel to ensure manufacturability and design performance.
• Design tooling and fixtures.
• Design understanding of heat transfer and thermal cooling methods including water circuit and TEC design.
• System level understanding of electro-mechanical design.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of six years’ experience in related field.
• Experience in instrument or semiconductor equipment mechanical design, vacuum, mechanism.
• Knowledge in FEA; experience in ANSYS Workbench preferred
• Experience in designing sheet metal parts and understanding the sheet metal fabrication process requirements.
• Experience in system level design and integration, and prototyping.
• Knowledge of advanced engineering materials, ANSI/ASME Y14.5M drawing standards, (GD) tolerancing, surface finishes.
• Design for serviceability and manufacturability.
• Experience with an advanced 3D CAD system (Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.). Experience with Autodesk Inventor is a plus.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, collaborates effectively as a team player, and consistently shows initiative, ownership, and follow-through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid engineering methodology and process-oriented design.
• Prototype development and testing
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs 

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with thermal, X-Ray shielding, and mechatronics.
• Web-based PLM experience: Agile or similar.
• ANSYS Workbench FEA, Agile PLM, experience with HALT/HASS, high voltage design, electron or ion beam instruments, magnetic shielding, x-ray radiation shielding, coatings, and paint.