Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mechanical Engineering Solutions
Function Engineering has been delivering mechanical design and engineering solutions for product development since 1987. Our expertise spans consumer electronics, medical devices, robotics, and industrial equipment, with a focus on solving complex mechanical challenges. We prioritize client goals through rigorous problem-solving, prototyping, and testing, assigning all intellectual property to clients without licensing fees.With offices across the U.S. and Taiwan, we maintain long-term relationships built on referrals and trust, declining projects that don't align with our capabilities or client needs. Our commitment to excellence extends to manufacturing support, from component research to domestic and offshore production oversight.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Product Development
Engineering Analysis
Robotics
Manufacturing Support
Design Validation
Thermal Management
Mechanism Design
Prototyping
DFM/DFA
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in mechanical engineering and product development.
- Our team works across 10+ industries including consumer electronics, robotics, and medical devices.
- We assign all intellectual property to clients without licensing fees or royalties.
- Our client relationships average 7+ years due to consistent delivery of engineering excellence.
- We maintain rigorous quality standards with in-house prototyping and testing facilities.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
We provide comprehensive mechanical engineering solutions from conceptual design to production validation. Our team specializes in complex 3D surfacing, detailed part design, and precision mechanism development. With advanced analysis capabilities including finite element analysis and thermal management, we ensure optimal performance across consumer electronics, robotics, and industrial equipment applications.
Product Development
Our product development process covers feasibility studies through production ramp support. We combine technology investigation with design for manufacturing expertise to create innovative solutions. From robotic exercise machines to wearable neurotechnology devices, we transform concepts into market-ready products while maintaining strict quality control and cost optimization standards.
Engineering Analysis
We conduct comprehensive engineering analysis including structural, thermal, and kinematic evaluations. Our capabilities extend to shock and vibration control, fluid mechanics, and computer-aided tolerance analysis. Using advanced simulation tools like Abaqus and FloTHERM XT, we validate designs before prototyping to ensure reliability and performance in real-world conditions.
Robotics
Our robotics expertise includes mobile base development, end-effector design, and sensor integration. We specialize in creating custom automation solutions for manufacturing and research applications. From telepresence robots to precision drive mechanisms, our team delivers innovative robotic systems with optimized performance and durability.
Manufacturing Support
We provide end-to-end manufacturing support including component research, process development, and supplier qualification. Our team manages both domestic and offshore production, offering tool build support, first-article inspections, and test fixture development. We ensure consistent quality through detailed production documentation and assembly automation solutions.
Questions
What industries does Function Engineering specialize in?
We work across consumer electronics, robotics, medical devices, industrial equipment, and transportation sectors with 35+ years of cross-industry expertise.
Do you handle projects from concept to production?
Yes, we provide full lifecycle support from initial concept development through prototyping, testing, and production ramp assistance.
How do you handle intellectual property rights?
We assign all developed intellectual property to our clients without licensing fees or royalty agreements.
What engineering analysis tools do you use?
Our analysis capabilities include Abaqus, FloTHERM XT, Pro/Mechanica, and Adams simulation tools for structural, thermal, and kinematic evaluations.
Can you support both domestic and offshore manufacturing?
Yes, we provide comprehensive manufacturing support for both domestic and offshore production facilities with supplier qualification and process optimization.
