Sr Mechanical Engineer - Optical Solutions
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
Sr Mechanical Engineer - Optical Solutions
Location(s) Fremont, California Company Molex Career Field Engineering Job Number 187038
Design and standardize mechanical user interface elements such as handles, levers, latches, insertion/extraction mechanisms, service and bezel features with explicit appearance and quality standards goals such as consistent surface texture, visual alignment, and perceptible quality.
Specify product interface and mechanism details and define force curves, detents, travel, and feedback so interactions feel intentional, repeatable, and premium.
Translate industrial design concepts into manufacturable mechanical solutions while preserving visual cues (color accents, matte/gloss contrasts, safety markings) that guide user actions.
Produce rapid prototypes (3D print, quick-turn machined and sheet metal parts, prototype tooling) to validate ergonomic performance, functionality and visual/tactile fidelity.
Plan and run usability and sensory evaluations to measure perceived quality, ease of use, and visual clarity of interaction points.
Generate mechanical and cosmetic specifications including materials, finishes, textures, tolerances, and color/marking standards tied to acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Optical, Electrical, Thermal, Firmware, and Product Management to align system performance with usability, visual and tactile intent.
Work with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure tooling, surface treatments, and assembly processes preserve look-and-feel at scale.
Support reliability and environmental testing with acceptance criteria that include appearance retention, tactile consistency after lifecycle testing, and resistance to wear.
Drive continuous improvement by analyzing field feedback on perceived quality, serviceability, and visual/tactile failure modes and implementing corrective design changes.
Document design rationale for both mechanical performance and look-and-feel decisions to guide future product families.
Address customer technical issues in collaboration with application engineers, Quality, and technical support teams.
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