Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Staff Mechanical Engineer!! 

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Job ID: 43683

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

Biometric Identity Technologies (BIO):

At the Biometric Identity Technologies Business Area, within HID, we aim to create a safer world with biometric solutions that enhance everyday life, ensuring trust and reliability in every interaction. As a trusted biometric leader, we seamlessly and ethically protect people, places, and things, where we create a secure and equitable environment where everyone’s data is protected and their privacy respected.

Driven by years of innovation, we offer a broad range of biometric identity technologies for transactions requiring irrefutable proof of identity, such as customer onboarding, fraud prevention, loss prevention, seamless travel, forensic investigation, background checks, border security, and government benefit issuance. We provide peace of mind to a great array of organizations and industries who know that they are getting the highest level of safety and security through trusted identity.

As our Staff Mechanical Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Coming up with new designs, research alternative options and perform modeling and experiments to determine potential design feasibility or application
• Creating engineering drawings, test plans, and technical reports
• Exploring new and existing materials and methods to solve design challenges
• Creating and implementing suitable tests to verify designs meet mechanical requirements
• Defining design parameters, limits and dealing with constraints such as dimensions, heat dissipation, power consumption, mechanical forces, etc.
• Collaborating with vendors to produce mechanical prototypes, components and assemblies and champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities
• Briefing, supervising and verifying 3rd party contractors including test and certification labs
• Contributing to creation and release of Product Requirements, Design Specifications, and Design Descriptions for assigned designs, applicable standards and procedures in accordance with marketing, manufacturing and customer expectations
• Creating and maintaining internal product documentation, Bills of Material (BOM) and component information in Agile PLM system
• Evaluating product non-conformances and recommend design modifications
• Working hands-on in the lab to analyze, develop or optimize the product 

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical Degree
• 5+ years related engineering experience
• High degree of comfort with ambiguity in early-phase investigative projects
• Mechanical design experience with 3D CAD (Solidworks preferred)
• Thorough understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles
• Experience in mechanical design of plastic parts produced by technology of injection molding
• Ability design electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical assemblies
• Experience collaborating with external contractors to create parts and prototypes
• Self-starter capable of independent work and managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Experience working with cross functional teams
• Hands-on with the usual mechanical tools and working with them in a lab or workshop
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc.           

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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