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About The Position
Image Engineering is a leader in the visual display and special effects industry, known for pushing boundaries and developing new ideas through design, engineering, and fabrication. They specialize in creating spectaculars using techniques like laser effects, video projection and mapping, pyrotechnics, architectural lighting, and custom sets and props. The company has a strong track record of completing thousands of projects across the United States for high-profile clients in entertainment, including musicians, television shows, and professional sports franchises, as well as permanent and temporary interactive installations for major venues. Their competitive advantage lies in designing bespoke solutions for complex entertainment projects. The Mechanical Design Engineer is a crucial first step in bringing ideas and designs to reality, focusing on designing and engineering cutting-edge entertainment technology for various applications such as game day presentations, artist tours, and themed entertainment environments. This role reports to TASC in Santa Clarita, CA, Monday through Friday, with potential for overtime and travel.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering or Industrial Design required
- 2+ years of experience in similar Design Engineering role
- Proficiency in CAD, Solidworks experience highly preferred
- Ability to work both on tight timelines associated with the fast-paced entertainment industry; as well as long lead time permanent installations for themed entertainment/ museum-based projects
- Sound knowledge of mechanical design principles, high level of attention to detail, analytical and ability to creative problem solve
- Ability to create designs into practical real-world engineered solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Apple Keynote
- Strong work ethic and team-based mentality
Nice To Haves
- Solidworks experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer custom solutions for never-before-seen entertainment technology, set piece design and industrial applications
- Meet with clients and design teams to understand project application
- Create 2D sketches or preliminary drawings to communicate initial concept design
- Consult engineering and manufacturing teammates to ensure design feasibility
- Specific attention to electrical design principles and design considerations for integration of electronic components and/or scenic and lighting components
- Collaborate with design department to ensure original design intent is being carried out by the engineered design
- Create 3D models in CAD, Solidworks highly preferred
- Perform necessary calculations and analysis to validate design
- Create a complete and comprehensive drawing package for final designs, present designs to greater engineering team for complete design review
- Identify and select appropriate materials for design and fabrication
- Provide Project Managers with materials and time cost estimates for fabrication process
- Provide recommendation as to which fabrication functions should be completed by in-house team and which functions should be sent out-of-house
- Assist with vendor identification and relationship building
- Create project Bill of Materials with associated project fabrication budget
- Continuously conduct research into new technologies, methods, and applications to inform project design and engineering
- Ensure proper project documentation and high-quality deliverables to clients
Benefits
- Aetna Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Time Off Program
- Paid Holidays
- John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Dependent Care FSA Program
- CE Allowance
