Job Description

LSI SOLUTIONS founded in 1986, located in beautiful Victor, New York, is a dynamic and growing medical device company with over 500 employees dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgical instruments through research, development, manufacturing, and marketing. We have doubled in size in just the last 4 years! The LSI Campus includes 10 buildings (170,000+ sq ft) on 95 meticulously cared for acres.
We have a tremendous opportunity for an AutoCAD Mechanical Designer! Are you a creative problem-solver who sees possibility in every blueprint and passionate about 2D AutoCAD design? If so, this is the position for you! LSI SOLUTIONS is hiring for a creative, curious, energetic self-starter for a Mechanical Designer role. Come join our Discovery team, you'll be so glad you did! We're looking for a Mechanical Designer who brings ideas to life-transforming concepts into innovative, reliable, and beautifully engineered solutions that shape the future of the medical device industry. You will be impressed with all that LSI SOLUTIONS has to offer!
We are searching for passionate people looking to make a difference in the medical device industry. By joining LSI SOLUTIONS an ISO 13485 certified company, you will become part of as energetic team working together to relentlessly pursue better patient outcomes with state-of-the-art devices. After all, our customer is ultimately the patient.
POSITION TITLE: Mechanical Designer III, Sr
SHIFT HOURS: 8:00am to 5:00pm
LOCATION: Onsite at LSI Solutions in Victor, NY
SALARY RANGES:
Mechanical Designer III: $90,000.00 - $114,000.00
Senior Mechanical Designer: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Level III

• Translate between 3D Models (Inventor) and 2D Drawings (AutoCAD).
• Use 2D/AutoCAD exclusively with classic drafting principals to create mechanical drawings of components and assemblies with orthographic projections and functional representations
• Responsible for using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor to develop 2D or refine 3D models for prototyping and/or release.
• Responsible for drawing and/or modeling tools and equipment for fixtures and engineering design libraries.
• Design and detail components and assemblies of low complexity.
• Participate in design reviews and new product development teams.
• Create and update patent drawings and technical illustrations.
• Check drawings and models for accuracy, design intent, and conformance to drawing and modeling standards.
• Design basic tooling and fixtures to support the manufacture and testing of products or prototypes.
• Communicate issues, improvements, and project status to peers, engineers, and immediate manager.
• Provide mentorship on AutoCAD and Inventor drafting and modeling techniques, tips and tricks, and problem-solving.
• Design and detail of complex components and assemblies.
• Convey and verify design intent and drawing dimensioning and tolerancing schemes.
• Communicate issues, improvements, and project status to peers, engineers, managers, and directors.
• Contribute to the development of applicable dFMEAs.

Senior

• All essential functions listed above.
• Lead the theoretical and physical design and implementation of all levels of components, assemblies, test fixtures, methods, and machines.
• Establish, train, and enforce departmental standards for designs and drawings.
• Provide advanced engineering and design support to product engineers as needed.
• Provide expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack up, and Gauge Development.
• Design and detail components and assemblies of high complexity.
• Communicate issues, improvements, and project status to peers, engineers, and any level of leadership.
• Develop applicable dFMEAs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All other duties as assigned.
• Participate in design and development laboratories.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 2D CAD and solid modeling proficiency required. AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor preferred. SolidWorks is a plus.
• Formal CAD training is a plus.
• Associates degree applied science or technical arts is required; mechanical design or design related specialties is preferred.
• Medical device experience or experience in a regulated industry preferred.
• Experience with product data management (PDM) is desired. Autodesk Vault is a plus.

Level III

• 7+ years' mechanical design experience is required.

Senior

• 10+ years' mechanical design experience is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Level III

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to use and follow document control procedures to include product data management (PDM).
• Able to complete basic to intermediate level tasks in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 2D.
• Basic Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack ups, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA), Design for Reliability.
• Basic understanding of materials, machining and fabrication principles, and physics and mechanisms.
• Able to complete intermediate to advanced level tasks in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 2D.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack ups, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA, Design for Reliability.
• Basic knowledge of design failure mode and effects analysis (dFMEA).
• Basic understanding of materials treatments, conditioning, and finishes as well as post processing technologies.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Able to complete advanced level tasks in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 2D.
• Proven application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack ups, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA), Design for Reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of design failure mode and effects analysis (dFMEA).
• Advanced understanding of materials, machining and fabrication principles, and physics and mechanisms.
• Advanced understanding of materials treatments, conditioning, and finishes as well as post processing technologies.

Senior

• The above listed Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.
• Able to complete any level of task in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 2D.
• Able to teach and mentor use of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack ups, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA), Design for Reliability.
• Expert knowledge of design failure mode and effects analysis (dFMEA).
• Expert understanding of materials, machining and fabrication principles, and physics and mechanisms.
• Expert understanding of materials treatments, conditioning, and finishes as well as post processing technologies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel product.

• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet business demands or deadlines.

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch, sometimes for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift and/or move 10 - 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

LSI SOLUTIONS BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Bonus Plan, 401(k) plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Product Discounts
• 15 Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision effective first day of employment

LSI SOLUTIONS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any legally protected status or characteristic.
Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

Skills Required