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Prepare or direct preparation of layout and detailed drawings. Provide information to data entry from the drawings and vendor supplied components which will define a completed product in the form of a top level BOM.\nAnalysis - Understand and apply Finite Element Analysis and strength of materials at component level and on completed product to ensure structural integrity. Apply general mechanical engineering analysis techniques to determine cause of field failures. Produce calculations of product weights, load distributions.\nTesting - Plan and develop experimental test programs to include test requests, procedures and fixture development. Oversee the performing of tests. Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. Evaluate engineering test results to clarify or resolve problems and prepare design modifications as required.\nManufacturing Support - Direct or coordinate building of prototype systems or products. Work with Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering to establish or improve manufacturing processes and procedures. Ensure that products are being made to plan and assist in preventing or eliminating defects.\nSales/Quote Information - Generate materials list for estimating purposes. Provide technical information to sales and marketing for training of sales force.\nVendor Interaction - Work with vendors to evaluate and select components. Inspect quality of supplied components for compliant to requirements.\nInteraction with customer of product\nContribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.\nAttend scheduled work hours on a regular and timely basis. Maintain good attendance.\nComply with all company policies and procedures.\nWork and communicate in a team environment.\nOther duties may be assigned as required by the Company.\nAbove is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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