Job Information
US Tech Solutions Mechanical Engineer II in New York, New York
$50-$70 per hour
New York, NY
Contract
Duration - 06 months (Possible Extension)
Summary:
At Client, our work is at the forefront of new computing and human input technologies. To develop this hardware, we require a Mechanical Engineer with rapid prototyping, fixture development, and mechanical testing experience to contribute to our EMG wristband program. We seek someone with the curiosity to research and investigate the design and functionality of a new class of wearable technology, with a focus on electromyography (EMG) signal quality and skin-electrode contact optimization. In this role, you will prototype and rework design concepts, generate fixture designs, make engineering drawings, execute testing, and analyze results. The role is 100% in-office in NYC.
Job Responsibilities:
Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test wearable devices with a focus on rapid prototyping and device rework/repair
Design mechanical test fixtures for both subsystem and system-level characterization and generate testing procedures
Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to evaluate key performance indicators for a wearable product
Execute mechanical testing to characterize hardware using both standard and custom testing procedures, including 3-point bend testing for band stiffness and environmental testing
Analyze test data against hardware specifications and contribute to the development of new KPI specs
Assist on device failure analysis and conduct root cause investigations
Provide 2D/3D CAD models of fixture and prototype concepts
100% in-office and lab work in NYC to include prototype assembly and rework, fixture development, and mechanical testing
Required skills:
Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability
Team player and detail oriented
Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations
Model, build, test, and refine prototypes and characterization test systems
Previous experience with Siemens NX
Experience with mechanical test and inspection equipment such as Instron, microscopes, OMM, temperature and humidity chambers
Experience with prototyping equipment such as 3DP, laser cutter, heating elements, adhesives dispense/activation, soldering
Preferred skills:
Experience with wearable device assembly, including FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) handling
Experience working with load cells, tensiometers, or similar sensors for characterizing mechanical and biomechanical systems
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field required
Top 3 must-have HARD skills:
Mechanical design for consumer electronics (NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent parametric CAD)
Hands-on prototyping and fabrication (3D printing, CNC, fixture design, bench-level assembly and debug)
DFM experience with injection molding and/or sheet metal (tolerance stackups, GD&T, vendor drawing packages)
Good to have skills:
Experience with wearable devices or miniaturized assemblies
Familiarity with textile integration or flexible materials
Comfort with test fixture design and bench-level reliability testing
Working knowledge of thermal and structural FEA
Years of experience needed: At least 3 years of experience. Senior enough to own components independently but doesn't need to be a tech lead.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.