Senior Mechanical Engineer; m​/f​/d

The Electronic Systems business unit is a segment of Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions division. With primary locations in California, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania USA and Cumbernauld UK, we design and manufacture high performance mission critical electronics:

• Rugged power supply and computing systems in VITA VPX and VNX+ form factors
• RF and Satcom: ADC/DAC digital direct sampling and processing systems
• FPGA accelerated computing platforms featuring AMD and Altera devices in PCIe form factors
• Microelectronics:
  Custom ruggedised and miniaturised assemblies

We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team based onsite at our UK Headquarters in Cumbernauld.

Working in a highly motivated team, the successful candidate will help develop high speed digital hardware products and systems. You will:

• Design the mechanical hardware used on our products including air‑cooled, liquid‑cooled and conduction‑cooled heatsinks, fansinks, PCIe compliant brackets and stand‑alone electrical enclosures.
• Use Solid Works 3D modelling tool and its associated tool chain (PDM Vault, Visualize).
• Work with PCB layout and simulation teams to ensure a robust product that meets the design specification.
• Work in our lab to take designs through assembly check‑fits.
• Assist with production handover and support for released products.
• Document test plans, Engineering manuals and production documents in accordance with company procedures.

• A minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject.
• Proven experience in developing mechanical designs for the electronic industry.
• Knowledge of Solid Works 3D modelling tool.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFT.
• Knowledge of the full product development lifecycle.
• Ability to multi‑task, problem solve as well as develop and meet project schedules.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

• Tolerance analysis.
• Solid Works Simulation.
• Solid Works Composer.
• Altium/Solid Works MCAD Co Designer.
• Simulation and thermal design experience.
• Experience of rugged VITA standards.

With your application you agree that your information will be recorded in our files (up to 6 months after finalising the position) and if necessary, forwarded to affiliated companies.

Please note that we are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not have a valid work permit to work in the UK.