Mechanical Engineer

Acorn Product Development is a top innovator in product design and engineering for global manufacturability. Acorn has offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, Denver and China.Each year, key Fortune 100 and 500 companies - as well as numerous hot start-ups -- hire Acorn to participate in the design of their latest product offerings. Our design talents are focused on, robotics, industrial, life science, medical devices, and consumer products.Working at Acorn is an engineer's dream. You will learn more, grow faster, work with an excellent team and be appreciated for your contributions.If our requirements fit your background, we want to talk with you!This is an onsite position based out of our Waltham, MA office.RequirementsBSME or equivalent (MSME preferred). 3+ years of design and engineering analysis experienceExperience transitioning at least one complex electromechanical product from early concept into productionWorking knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal and machined componentsProficient with SolidWorks (Creo a plus) and preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production releaseOn-the-job analysis experience in at least two of the following areas: Tolerance analysisFEA and/or CFDStrength of materialsHeat transferShock and vibration Ability to work with teams in a fast-paced product development environmentStrong written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processesHands-on performance in shop/lab skills. Hands on project management experience is a bonusRESPONSIBILITIES:Broaden the breadth and depth of your technical knowledgeWork with clients to identify requirements; brainstorm, define and develop product solutionsCreate detailed designs/documentation to meet project objectives. Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses. Collaborate with ID/UX teams to produce refined product designsInterface with vendors for prototyping, tooling & productionTest and evaluate prototypes, tooling and first articlesCreate project and technical reports as requiredBecome adept in managing project activitiesBenefitsCompetitive salaries, paid time off, medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and disability benefits, 401k, health care spending accounts, quarterly and annual company events and much more.