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Mechanical Design Engineer

Halma p.l.c, Garden Grove, CA, United States


Advancing water quality through innovative and reliable sensing solutions
For more than 50 years, Sensorex has been solving sensor problems for water professionals around the world.

Clean, safe water is critical to a sustainable future. Water flows through our environment, through through manufacturing facilities and utility networks. At every step, water professionals face unique analysis challenges.

The environmental scientist measuring oxygen levels in critical habitats to protect endangered species or to provide safe recreation

The water treatment plant operator monitoring pH and chlorine levels to ensure safe drinking water

The process chemists making sure water quality is optimized for efficiency and then treated for safe discharge

The laboratory researcher requiring the highest precision and accuracy as they develop the technologies of tomorrow

Sensorex uses our experience, commitment to excellence, and flexible design and manufacturing to make sure each user gets the right sensor. We specialize in the design and manufacture of pH electrodes, ORP electrodes, conductivity and TDS sensors, and other electrochemical and optical measurement technologies. We stand by the side of all those working to be good stewards of our water resources and look forward to helping with your water quality sensor needs.

Company: Sensorex

Job Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Role Type: Full time

Job Description
Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

At Sensorex, we believe that even the most complex water analysis should be fast and simple to perform. Sensorex specializes in the design and manufacture ofpH and ORP electrodes , conductivity andTDS sensors , and other electrochemical and optical measurement technologies. We’ve introduced some leading edge technologies since our initial launch in 1972, and today, we remain focused on the continual advancement of water quality monitoring products.

Trusted by over 250 market leaders in water treatment applications, Sensorex offers industry leading sensor development services alongside application advisory services. With our strong legacy of supporting OEMs through custom offerings, as well as domestic and internationaldistribution partners , we deliver a seamless buying experience and fast delivery. In addition to our factory and headquarters in Garden Grove, California, United States, Sensorex also has manufacturing capability in Czech Republic in support of our European customers. We offer localized support with sales and customer service representatives based in UK and Czech Republic.

Sensorex is a subsidiary of Halma plc (“Group”) under the Environmental & Analysis Sector. Halma plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange whose purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone every day! Halma plc has a current market capitalization of approximately £7 billion. The group has 50 businesses operating through three sectors (Healthcare, Environmental & Analysis, and Safety) in more than 20 countries and major operations in Europe, North and South America and Asia, supplying customers in 160 countries and employing more than 6,600 people worldwide.

Design and deliver customized water quality sensors in support of our OEM client base.
Develop products using 3D CAD design tools and support transfer to manufacturing through creation of 2D design prints and bills of materials. Collaborate with R&D chemists and electrical engineers to develop new measurement technologies and capabilities.

Key responsibilities:

Designing custom water quality sensors conforming with product requirements for laboratory and industrial applications

Utilizing Autodesk® Inventor® CAD software to create detailed 2D and 3D product designs

Project and timeline management for new product development (NPD) projects

Validating product designs by assisting manufacturing to build product samples and executing performance validation testsDesign evaluation for manufacturability (DFM)

Specifying component material requirements and collaborating with supply chain to qualify suppliers

Creation and management of product bills of materials

Evaluation of product requirements feasibility and advising on alternative design tradeoffs

Evaluating product costs including material and labor analysis

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of product failure modes

Educational/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

2 – 5 years of engineering experience with a focus on product design, preferably for test and measurement applications

Experience with CAD software, experience with Autodesk® Inventor® is preferred

Basic understanding of BOM creation, both in CAD software and ERP software is preferred

Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus

Qualifications:

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong understanding of GD&T principles

Strong problem solving skills and ability to analyze and evaluate design and manufacturing tradeoffs

Expertise designing parts for injection molding or machining manufacturing processes is a plus

Expertise with 3D printing part fabrication is a plus

Compensation:

Competitive base salary (salary range of $70k-$80k DOE)

Competitive benefits package including 401K

Annual bonuses based on profit growth of the company

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