Senior Mechanical Engineer

Designs and analyzes electro-opto-mechanical components, modules or systems and packaging. Performs system modelling/analysis which may include analysis of stress/strain, tolerance stack-up, kinematic analysis/synthesis, thermal analysis and/or FEA. Generates mechanical system level requirements and has oversight for sub-system and component level requirements generation. Conducts feasibility studies and testing against these requirements. Manages projects with support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Generates and may oversee design and other documentation for Engineering Change Orders (ECO). Works independently on projects of significant scope and complexity. Serves as technical lead on technical issues in cross-functional product development teams. Key participant in developing and managing product development and technology development roadmaps on hardware topics.

Experience and Education Requirements:

Minimum of 8 yrs. Engineering/System development experience with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline, or 7 yrs. Engineering/System development experience with a Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline, or a PhD in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 5 yrs. experience. Very strong analytical skills and capability of doing advanced stress/strain, kinematic, and thermal analysis. Proficient at Geometric Design and Tolerancing (G,D&T) analysis. Proficient at DfX (Manufacturability, Reliability, Assembly, Serviceability, Cost, etc.) Proficiency using 3D CAD modelling software, especially SolidWorks. Proficiency using PDM systems. Significant experience analyzing mechanical tolerances and designing/testing/debugging mechanical systems of a complex nature. Experience designing precision translation and/or rotation stages a plus. Very strong project management skills. Able to lead a multi-disciplinary group of scientists and engineers to develop components, modules and systems from concept and feasibility to production release. Proficient at summarizing and communicating project status, technical risks and plans to all levels of the organization. Proficient at developing and managing key vendors through detailed specification development, first article inspection and periodic technical reviews. The annual pay range for this position is $149,000 - $186,000 The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

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Tina Eilerman Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends). Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day - in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the

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