Senior Mechanical Engineer

Why join us? 

We’re on a mission to empower people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible. As the world-leader in assistive communication solutions, we empower our customers to express themselves, connect with the world, and live richer lives.  
 

At Tobii Dynavox, you can grow your career within a dynamic, global company that has a clear, impactful purpose - with the flexibility to also do what truly matters to you outside of work. What’s more, you’ll be part of a work culture where collaboration is the norm and individuality is welcomed. 

As a member of our team, you’ll have the power to innovate for good. You’ll see your ideas in use in new applications, work with the latest technology on leading platforms, and deliver meaningful solutions for our customers.  

 
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for system level designs and prototype fabrication of the hardware portion on our FDA Class II registered AAC devices. The senior mechanical engineer utilizes a 3D CAD platform (SolidWorks), which includes solid modeling and surface modeling, assembly modeling, and 2D drawing development to meet the program requirements and needs of our device users.  
  

The senior mechanical engineer will collaborate with other mechanical engineers, industrial designers, electrical engineers, product managers, project managers, QA/RA, sourcing and suppliers, as well as our manufacturing group in China to ensure program design activities, goals and targets are completed on-time, on budget, to ensure a successful product. A key emphasis is the ability to contribute to a fast-paced development team to bring engineering solutions from concept through production to give our customers a voice utilizing our AAC devices. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 

• Conceptual and detailed design of molded components (plastic and metal), sheet metal and machined components. 

• Generate parts, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks. 

• Develop innovative solutions that support the project requirements. Hands on prototyping and proof of concept. 

• Work as part of a team of mechanical and manufacturing engineering staff to bring projects through prototyping and into production launch. 

• Perform and present gated design reviews with both internal staff and external vendors at specific times in the design life cycle of an AAC device. -     Participate in the ECO process and support change management. 

• Develop BOMs and part numbers in our QMS system. 

• Risk management 

Who we are looking for: 

Minimum Education and Experience  

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5-10+ years relevant work experience developing complex plastic/metal injection molded components that can be tooled and molded. Electronics hardware development experience preferred. 
  

Required Skills and Education:   

• Experience with detail part/assembly/drawing development is required 

• Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly is required 

• Proficient utilizing SolidWorks 

• Proficient in complex 3D solid and surface modeling  

• All Microsoft Office software and Teams 

• Great problem solving and communication skills 

• Experience being part of a high-performance team in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to maintain a safe working environment 
    

Preferred Skills and Education:  

• Background in FDA registered Class II medical devices 

• An understanding of ISO 13485 standards and IEC60601 

• Experience with AAC devices 

• Experience with CAD PDM data management and Arena or similar QMS system 

• Plastic injection molding tool development 

• Collaborating with a world-wide team (USA, China, Sweden) 

Apply today! 

We believe in empowering individuals - including our own employees - to reach their full potential. So, if you want to change lives while growing your own career, we’d love to hear from you.

Where we stand:

We believe diversity not only enriches our workplace culture, but also gives us a strategic advantage. Working with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives helps us all become better communicators, better problem solvers, and better human beings. Our differences make us stronger.

Tobii Dynavox values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Tobii Dynavox does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

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