Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 178 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: This position is located in Dublin, CA.

What’s the role?

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role ZEISS X-Ray Microscopy.

Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do :

Designs and analyzes electro-opto-mechanical components, modules or systems and packaging. Performs system modelling/analysis which may include analysis of stress/strain, tolerance stack-up, kinematic analysis/synthesis, thermal analysis and/or FEA. Generates mechanical system level requirements and has oversight for sub-system and component level requirements generation. Conducts feasibility studies and testing against these requirements. Manages projects with support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Generates and may oversee design and other documentation for Engineering Change Orders (ECO). Works independently on projects of significant scope and complexity. Serves as technical lead on technical issues in cross-functional product development teams. Key participant in developing and managing product development and technology development roadmaps on hardware topics.

Do you qualify?

• •Minimum of 8 yrs. Engineering/System development experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline, or 7 yrs. Engineering/System development experience with a Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline, or a PhD in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 5 yrs. experience.
• •Very strong analytical skills and capability of doing advanced stress/strain, kinematic, and thermal analysis.
• •Proficient at Geometric Design and Tolerancing (G,D&T) analysis.
• •Proficient at DfX (Manufacturability, Reliability, Assembly, Serviceability, Cost, etc.)
• •Proficiency using 3D CAD modelling software, especially SolidWorks.
• •Proficiency using PDM systems.
• •Significant experience analyzing mechanical tolerances and designing/testing/debugging mechanical systems of a complex nature.
• •Experience designing precision translation and/or rotation stages a plus.
• •Very strong project management skills. Able to lead a multi-disciplinary group of scientists and engineers to develop components, modules and systems from concept and feasibility to production release.
• •Proficient at summarizing and communicating project status, technical risks and plans to all levels of the organization.
• •Proficient at developing and managing key vendors through detailed specification development, first article inspection and periodic technical reviews.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

The list goes on!

The annual pay range for this position is $149,000 – $186,000.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Tina Eilerman

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).