Principal Mechanical Engineer

Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Work Location: Addison, TX

Division & Department: Engineering

Position Reports to: Senior Director - Hardware Engineering

COMPANY VALUES

All Authentix employees are expected to embrace our Company values in the performance of their respective tasks and duties.

Always with integrity.......Authentixians value:

• Dedicate ourselves to our customers' success
• Compete and win with integrity
• Create innovative solutions with science and technology
• Team and collaborate with accountability

JOB SUMMARY

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will lead all aspects of mechanical design for Authentix devices, driving innovative and robust solutions for complex electro-optical systems.

This hands-on role combines technical expertise in mechanical design with leading cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, and lifecycle process optimization to ensure delivery of high-quality products from concept to production.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• The essential functions listed below are representative of the functions that must be performed in order to satisfactorily fulfill the purpose of this job. Additional functions and duties may be assumed or assigned from time to time.
• Lead all mechanical engineering activities for the development of complex electro-optical devices, including authentication systems and optical sensors, from concept through production.
• Define and implement best practices and processes to ensure predictable, high-quality mechanical development cycles.
• Perform hands-on detailed design, modeling, and prototyping of mechanical systems to achieve performance and reliability goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and optical engineers, to align mechanical designs with overall product and system requirements.
• Conduct and lead design reviews to ensure technical rigor and alignment with product requirements.
• Create comprehensive bills of materials, fabrication, and assembly drawings using GD&T standards.
• Maintain and optimize the division's mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks) and PLM systems (Arena PLM).
• Work closely with vendors to ensure quality standards for prototyping and production, resolving design and quality issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to devise creative solutions to tough electrical, optical, and mechanical packaging problems
• Technical expertise in the following areas;
  • Design packaging from optical prescription
  • Tolerance analysis
  • Developing thermally stable and robust opto-mechanical systems
  • Structural and thermal management, including advanced modeling techniques
  • Adhesives, bonding solutions and optical component integration
  • Assembly partitioning and packaging for designs with multiple printed circuit boards
  • Material and finish selection for mechanical systems
  • Creating detailed fabrication and assembly drawings using GD&T principles
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and PLM systems (Arena PLM preferred).
• Familiarity with 3-D printing and other rapid prototyping techniques
• Ability to work with machine shops to resolve design/drawing/fabrication issues
• Strong ability to interface with machine shops and resolve fabrication or design issues.
• Excellent multitasking skills to support multiple simultaneous projects.
• Team collaboration and leadership, with exceptional communication skills to bridge technical disciplines.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally specializing in the design and development of complex electro-optical systems.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects and delivering innovative mechanical solutions in a multidisciplinary environment.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the job. Authentix is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments of 2008 and all applicable state and local laws concerning disability accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with known physical or mental disabilities if such accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the company, and would enable the individual to apply for, or perform, the essential functions of the position in question.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard [office/warehouse/lab] environment. Employees may work under the stress of regular interdepartmental interaction and pressure to meet various deadlines.

Physical: Essential functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an [office/warehouse/lab] setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; must be able to hear and verbally communicate in order to exchange information in person or over the phone; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement; to occasionally travel to other locations using various modes of private or commercial transportation.

NOTIFICATION

This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and required skills. This Job Description does not constitute an offer of employment. The employment relationship between the Company and its employees is "At-Will" and based on mutual consent. Authentix, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.