Mechanical Design Specialist-James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences

The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences is seeking candidates to fill a Mechanical Design Specialist position. The Mechanical Design Specialist will work with Mechanical Group of the Optical Engineering Fabrication Facility (OEFF), in the University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences. The position will support projects and cutting-edge research in the field of opto-mechanics related to astronomy and aerospace. Work includes support design and development of optical systems, fabrication and testing of large aspheric optical surfaces, integration and control, and test and verification.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Develop mechanical design concepts. Perform mechanical design of parts and systems meeting mechanical and optical performance.
• Generate drawing packages for manufacturing, including GD & T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Generate detailed Assembly, Integration and Test Plans. Create technical documents such as reports, slides and plan. Support design reviews such as CoDR, PDR and CDR.
• Work with vendors to manufacture parts, sub-systems and systems per requirements and management.
• Provide practical hands-on skills in a lab environment.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and skilled in generating mechanical design and drawing of parts, assemblies and systems.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 or ISO1101.
• Knowledge of, and skilled in SolidWorks CAD is required.
• Ability to work independently with minimum assistance or general supervision within the constraints of the design, test objectives, and schedule is advantage.
• Skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Associate degree in mechanical design and drafting.
• 5 years (or longer) of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with optics and optomechanics.
• Demonstrated experience with product data management systems such as SolidWorks PDM.
• Previous experience with mechanical inspection tools such as CMM, vernier calipers, micrometer, indicator, vee block, height gage, block gage is advantage.