Mechanical Engineer

About 1HMX

1HMX family of brands, including Advanced Input Systems (AIS), is a global leader in Human Machine eXperience (HMX) solutions, delivering innovative, high-performance products that power the future of human interaction with technology. Our portfolio includes electro-mechanical assemblies, virtual reality components, infection control interfaces, and industrial and medical display systems. With a focus on quality, precision, and customer satisfaction, we support a wide range of industries from our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across Coeur d'Alene (Idaho), Taiwan, and Shenzhen, China.

Role Summary

1HMX / AIS is looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to drive mechanical and electromechanical designs end to end - from ideation through qualification and into production. Projects will range from internal innovations to working on products with world leading brands. Technology includes plastic injection molding, elastomeric molding, machining, metal forming and stamping. This is a role for a self-starter who enjoys working through hard problems, works well with customers and factory teams, and takes personal responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs architectural and detailed mechanical/electromechanical design utilizing 1HMX technology to exceed customer requirements and specifications.
• Assists in performing costing activities to support sales growth.
• Works with customers to help establish design definitions.
• Innovates and helps develop 1HMX value and technical capabilities.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of design standards and best practices.
• Coordinates mechanical/electromechanical design activities with the responsible Project Manager.
• Reviews designs with Manufacturing to ensure the product is manufacturable.
• Responsible for the mechanical/electromechanical facets of assigned projects through production.
• Lead reliability and testing of designs.
• Participate in technical design review meetings.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3 plus years of relevant product design experience.
• Experience designing and analyzing multi-part mechanisms and mechanical/electromechanical assemblies.
• Strong analytical abilities in math, stress, and thermal analysis.
• Attention to detail, tolerancing, accuracy, and speed of execution.
• Experience with plastic, elastomer, and metal part design and fabrication.
• Solid foundation in materials science.
• Familiarity with designing for EMC compliance.
• Rapid prototyping experience.
• Electronic packaging experience.
• 3D CAD tool experience, preferably with SolidWorks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customers, vendors, and factory personnel.
• Ability to manage individual design projects from conception through production.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred

• Experience with industry-standard PC interfaces.
• Advanced CAD/CAE experience, e.g., advanced surfacing, FEA.
• Experience with statistical quality control and inspection techniques.
• Familiarity with FDA, TUV, EC, FCC, and other applicable agency requirements.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering methodologies, including worst-case, stress, and durability analysis and HALT.
• Experience establishing sourcing and tooling strategies.
• Experience with direct customer technical communication and guidance.

Work Conditions

• Some domestic and occasional global travel to support customers and 1HMX / AIS facilities.
• Ability to work in lab, prototype shop, and manufacturing environments with appropriate PPE.

Equal Opportunity

1HMX /AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.