Mechanical Engineer at Boulder Imaging Inc – Louisville, Colorado

About Boulder Imaging
Boulder Imaging provides vision inspection systems for precision applications and has been successfully providing clients with custom R&D-intensive solutions and products for challenging inspection requirements since 1995. Our proprietary technology and intellectual property has provided fast, reliable, flexible, and scalable inspection systems for hundreds of customers, including Fortune 500 companies, military and government organizations. For the past 25 years, our solutions have enabled customers to optimize product quality, reduce waste, drive down manufacturing costs and measurably improve efficiency. To learn more, visit BoulderImaging.com.

Boulder Imaging is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design and build high performance machine vision systems. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and building mechanical and basic electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have a history of completing successful mechanical designs through analysis, design, and hands-on testing.

• Designing mechanical enclosures and structures, based on design requirements, to allow for reliable image capture in demanding environments (hot and cold temperatures, vibration, water and dust).
• Select system components such as cameras, optics, and lighting, for use in machine vision systems, based on thorough evaluation and hands-on testing.
• Performing engineering assessments of the design and production of mechanical, electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical systems.
• Creating engineering documentation such as mechanical drawings, bills of material, and block diagrams to meet internal and external commitments.
• Through lab-based experiments, develop imaging techniques to optimize the image quality of defects, features, and objects of interest.
• Transitioning designs from prototype to production.
• Creating component testing and product validation and verification plans to ensure customer and internal requirements are met.
• Work with the procurement team to build and maintain relationships with key vendors.
• Working with assembly technicians to build prototypes and custom systems.
• Provide trouble shooting and technical support for production and field service teams.
• Provide sustaining engineer support for ECR/ECO, Cost-Out, DFM/DFA, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Installing and commissioning equipment in the field at customer sites.
• Diagnosing and resolving problems with field deployed equipment.
• Conduct cost/benefit trade-off analysis and feasibility studies.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A solid foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals of component design, stress/strain analysis, thermal design and analysis.
• An understanding of the basics of electrical engineering, electrical design, and fabrication.
• An aptitude for working in a highly collaborative environment were giving and receiving constructive feedback is expected and encouraged.
• Experience using CAD to design machined, sheet metal, and welded parts. SolidWorks preferred.
• An understanding of the engineering process whereby customer needs are translated into product specifications which guide designs and test methods.
• Understanding of system design whereby the balance of various disciplines must work in harmony.
• Solid prototype fabrication skills with a keen understanding of various fabrication methods.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office products: Word, Power Point, Excel.
• Ability to travel as required (<20%)

Distinguishing Qualifications and Skills

• An understanding of digital imaging and/or the physics of optics and photography.
• A strong understanding of GD&T and ASME drawing standards.
• Experience designing equipment for industrial factory environments.
• An understanding of product lifecycle management and scalability based on volume, relative advantages, and associated costs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work on under-defined problems and deal with ambiguity.
• Excel in a self-directed work environment, as well as with cross-functional teams.
• Ability and willingness to work on multiple projects at one time, and be able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency delivering successful solutions from theory to implementation.
• Ability to troubleshoot to root cause and solve complex problems.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for working with cutting-edge technical applications and delivering excellent customer service.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical systems

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance plans through Cigna
• FSA and HSA plans. Employer contribution to HSA
• Vision plans through Sun Life VSP providers
• 401(k) plus fully vested match
• Employer paid LTD, Life Insurance and AD&D, Travel Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary STD insurance with no EOI
• Supplemental Coverages:
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Legal and ID Theft