Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Mumbai

Department: R&D

Employment Type: Full-Time

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical design engineer to drive the design, development, validation and optimization of mechanical sub-system/ systems for high-performance Optical Emission Spectrometry (OES) Systems. The role involves applying computational, thermal, and fluid dynamics expertise to ensure reliability and efficiency, while handling cross-functional collaborations with Optics, Electronics, Production and Service teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

▪ Undertake design and development of mechanical Sub-systems and systems for opto-

electronic instruments.

▪ Ensure that designs meet performance specifications, reliability, and manufacturability

standards by conducting Design review, DFM, DFMEA and Change Management process.

▪ Build prototypes and conduct rigorous testing to validate the mechanical designs and

concepts and ensure alignment with project specifications.

▪ Identify design improvement possibilities and carry out refinement of existing mechanical

designs as part of Continuous Improvement tasks.

▪ Document test results and assist in the identification and resolution of design issues.

▪ Generate high quality 2D and 3D drawings compliant with relevant industrial standards.

▪ Liaise with vendors to ensure alignment of expectations and manage manufacturing related

challenges to ensuring design quality and timely delivery.

▪ Collaborate with Optics, Electronics, and other R&D teams for cohesive system integration.

▪ Conduct thermal and fluid dynamics simulations for system stability and efficiency

improvements.

▪ Develop and maintain BoMs, test plans, CAD models, and other relevant documentation for

production release.

▪ Support production, service teams, and vendors with troubleshooting and design

optimization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Education:

▪ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

▪ Or, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

▪ Design and development of mechanical, opto-mechanical and pneumatic systems with tight

tolerances in a product development environment, preferably analytical instrumentation.

▪ Proven experience of working with high precision manufacturing, CNC/ VMC, lathe, sheet

metal, Plastic injection moulding, Vacuum Casting, Additive manufacturing processes.

▪ Expert in GD&T and tolerance stacking.

▪ Interacted with cross functional teams to deliver an integrated product that spans

electronics, optics, software and firmware.

▪ Performed simulations for structural integrity as well as for thermal and fluid dynamics to

enhance product features and designs.

▪ Experience in change management, cross-functional collaboration, and leading mechanical

teams.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Must have:

▪ Proficiency in CAD/CAE tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS, COMSOL) for mechanical

design and simulations.

▪ Prototyping, mechanical testing, and validation using modern tools and instruments.

▪ Experience in material selection, manufacturability analysis, and design for reliability.

▪ Knowledge of Sheet metal, CNC / VMC machining and lathe

Good to have:

▪ Plastic product design as per Vacuum Casting, Injection Moulding and Additive

manufacturing processes.

▪ Expertise in thermal and fluid dynamics simulations.

▪ Basics of pneumatic and optics components, Knowledge of vibration analysis, fatigue, and

reliability testing protocols.

▪ Understanding of environmental, thermal shock, and lifecycle testing standards.

SOFT SKILLS:

▪ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

▪ Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

▪ Proactive approach with strong ownership and accountability

▪ Ability to manage timelines and deliver quality outcomes under tight schedules