FARO is an imaging company - and animagining company.We envision a better, more insightful, and more powerful world realized through digital 3D means and measurement technologies.Right from the start, we have helped our customers make better decisions - faster and more accurately than anyone else in the industry.

We work with the largest companies on the planet to provide the solutions that enable them to overcome their most pressing industry challenges. In aerospace and automotive, we work with firms like SpaceX, NASA, Tesla and Volvo among others. In the construction industry, we work with the largest builders to scan and design astonishing projects. For public safety professionals, our forensics scanning tools solve crimes and document scenes with high tech gear you probably see on CSI and in the movies!

We believe that if it can be dreamed it can also be measured.And if it can be measured, it can also be realized.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer in the Exton, PA area to develop the next generation of hardware for our metrology products. The new hire will work on a multi-disciplinary team designing precision hardware in support of our Laser Tracker and Tracer product lines.

How you will make a difference:

• Key individual contributor in the mechanical design of new metrology instrument products


• Research and design structural, thermal management, optomechanical and electrical mounting components and covers for precisions equipment


• Analyze designs using FEA for bending, stress, vibration, and thermal effects.


• Create system error budgets.


• Develop and coordinate with vendors to provide finished work that meets requirements.


• Develop assembly, calibration and compensation techniques.


• Perform hands-on assembly, testing and troubleshooting.


• Determine root cause and corrective action of system failures.


• Develop and coordinate with vendors to provide finished work that meets requirements.


• Other mechanical design and analysis responsibilities may be added in the future as business conditions evolve

This position requires:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• A minimum of 3 years of relevant precision machine design experience.

Technical Skills:

• Precision machine design and evaluation for metrology, machine tool or similar applications


• Finite element analysis (FEA) using Solidworks Simulation or ANSYS


• Mechanical design using Solidworks


• Design of injected molded parts


• Drawing generation in accordance with ASME Y14.5M Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)


• Design and analysis of thermal management for electromechanical systems


• System error budgets and tolerance stack ups

Bonus Skills:

• Industrial design


• Kinematic component design


• Motor and Bearing design


• Optomechanical component design


• Servo control and tuning


• Dynamic system modeling using MATLAB


• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C# and/or LabVIEW

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous lifting of very lightweight materials, some lightweight lifting, and occasional lifting of average to heavy weight materials of over 60 lbs. Occasional pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing and upper body and arm rotation. Some bending, stooping and standing. Continuous sitting. Occasional use of hazardous chemicals

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Speak and prepare oral and written communication clearly and effectively, fostering open communication, listen to others, and deliver presentations.


• Act with integrity, demonstrate adaptability, and develop self through learning and feedback.


• Convey a sense of urgency, persistence, and commitment.


• Think strategically, analyze issues, use sound judgment, and innovate.

What FARO can offer you:

FARO has excellent benefits for you and your family.We not only care for our employees but also to their immediate family members. We believe in a balanced work-life and have developed programs and benefits plans to support that ethic, such as:

• A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays


• Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans


• Pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care


• 401K with employer match


• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities


• Wellness fairs


• Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about issues affecting their lives


• Other employee events

Inclusive

At FARO, we are committed to encouraging different perspectives and ideas that foster innovation. We believe that we are strongest with a diverse team of employees. We want every FARO employee to feel our commitment to showing respect for all and encouraging open collaboration and communication.

FARO is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. FARO is a government contractor and will take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders.

We are a Drug Free Workplace with Pre-Employment Drug Screening

Join us. Become part of a dynamic organization that values quality, leadership, teamwork, honesty and openness as a way of life in conducting our business.