Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description:

This position will develop the structural, thermal, packaging and component layout of electronic modules. This responsibility will include design, analysis and testing to optimize the electronic module design. The focus of the position will be the environmental sealing of electronic modules. This will include dispensed sealants, laser/vibration welding and fixed gasket designs. This position requires a technical person strong in automotive product development from concept through high-volume production launch with experience in plastics, aluminum castings and stampings.

Major Responsibilities

• Development of core and/or application specific mechanical requirements for automotive electronics.
• Develop mechanical hardware in compliance with Global Product Engineering Process (GPEP).
• Verify mechanical requirements at component and assembly level testing.
• Support rest of the functional disciplines with all aspects related to mechanical hardware.
  
  Perform complex work assignments requiring independent problem solving and decision making, requiring strong mechanical technical competency
• Work assignments primarily involve senior/advanced level work and may mentor other mechanical engineers.
• Lead the planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of all mechanical related activities for various projects
• Coordination of integration of core mechanical components into an application specific mechanical design

Skills and Competencies

Specialist Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge in mechanical design, development and testing of automotive electronic assemblies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of structural and thermal design methodologies.
• Knowledge in mechanical analysis techniques (first order through CAE).
• Knowledge in mechanical product development process.

Methodological Knowledge:

• Comprehensive working knowledge in structured engineering approach
• Working knowledge in development of reusable mechanical hardware in automotive environment.
• Troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Knowledge of structured problem solving (8D) methods and/or techniques
• Knowledge of mechanical design, simulation and testing techniques.

Knowledge and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Master’s preferred)

Work Experience

8+ years’ relevant experience regarding the Responsibility / Activities (listed above) in serial development. Automotive component development (mandatory).

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