Mechanical Engineer

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At Christie®, we create award-winning light technology solutions and services that help our partners and customers deliver unforgettable shared experiences. We’re a global group of passionate people at a company committed to leading-edge innovation, creating high-quality illumination products and solutions, and inspiring our customers and one another. We like to say we’re a global company with local roots. We work collaboratively to support our partners in every market and region we serve around the world.

Christie Digital is looking for a Mechanical / Opto-Mechanical Engineer (Internal company title- Advance Product Developer) to join our cross functional engineering team to support Christie’s advanced R&D and new product development.  A successful candidate will have a broad engineering and technical background with experience in some or all the following areas: opto-mechanical design, electronics packaging, CAD modeling (Solidworks preferred), thermal/structural analysis, optical testing, and system modeling and analysis.  

Christie is always pushing the limits of what is technically possible. We provide lots of opportunities to work with and develop new technology. We believe in a culture of mentoring to ensure success as a team and personal professional growth. We would love to learn from you and share our knowledge in return.

Responsibilities:

Help enable the next generation of Christie products by supporting product development and R&D activities including design, analysis, research, prototyping and lab testing. This role will be a combination of design and hands-on lab work and calls for an agile individual with a versatile skill set.  The role encompasses all facets of product development from CAD design and detailing to performance simulation, and advanced testing and verification. Success in this role requires one to navigate cross-functional aspects of product development through specification development, system integration and commercialization.  You will be able to see the immediate impact of your efforts on the technology we produce which captivates audiences at cinemas, theme parks and sports arenas across the globe.

What we are offering:

A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits, and employer-matched 401K plan.  You will have opportunities to gain experience, grow and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you are working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight – your contributions will have an influence.

The experience and skills we value:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Solid mechanical design, analysis, and documentation fundamentals
• Opto-Mechanical experience including optical system design and the mounting of lenses, prisms and other optical elements
• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD Software (preferably SolidWorks) and the development of detailed engineering drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing techniques
• Ability to perform system level tolerance stack-up analysis
• Aptitude for hands on building and testing of parts and assemblies
• Ability to perform and prioritize tasks with minimal oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What will put you ahead:

• Experience with optical systems and digital projection
• Experience with Texas Instruments DLP DMD technology
• Familiarity with basic optical design principles and optical system performance characteristics
• Experience with electronics assembly and system integration
• Experience in designing and implementing thermal solutions for electronics, electro-optics and optics including forced air, liquid, heat pipes, TECs etc.
• Experience in the design and manufacture of the following:
• Machined parts, sheet metal parts and assemblies, mechanisms, injection molded plastics, castings and rapid prototype components
• Experience using DFMA, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Poka-Yoke design tools
• Experience with mechanical simulation (FEA) tools

Christie is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status (VEVRRA). We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  

If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., please call Human Resources at (714) 236-8610. We are open Monday through Friday from, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Time. 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO):

Christie Digital Systems provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, or other protected veteran, marital status, familial status, age, handicap or disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: 

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