Mechanical Design Engineer III- Electronic Packaging

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer III - Electronic Packaging

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball.

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Who we are:

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry.

And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.

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Job Summary

• Responsible for mechanical design, development & qualification of Avionics Electromechanical components, products & systems. Participate with members of management in the design and development of products and analysis of customer requirements by determining and implementing optimal solutions, while considering avionics requirements, regulations, product marketing and cost. Has specific technical project or product responsibility.

Major Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures, components and assemblies utilizing mass production manufacturing techniques and such as sheet metal stamping, plastic injection molding, die casting and CNC machining.
• Work closely with the EE/EMI/PCB Engineers and design the mechanical aspects of PCBs (outline dimensions, mounting points, connector locations, keep out zones, etc.), cables and harnesses.
• Plan and apply engineering principles and hands‑on techniques to solve complex engineering challenges and refine product designs.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative thermal, structural, shock, and vibration analyses to assess dynamic characteristics and thermal performance of materials, assemblies, and systems.
• Apply standard engineering principles and hands‑on techniques to debug, troubleshoot and solve complex design challenges.
• Record and analyze prototype test data, ensuring thorough validation of design functionality and performance.
• Select materials and hardware in compliance with industry specifications (e.g., DO‑160) and product requirements.
• Guide, mentor and provide technical direction on the work of technicians, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and support personnel to ensure designs are implemented effectively and aligned with project objectives.
• Perform sustaining engineering tasks, including documentation and design updates, to support product lifecycle management and minimize service interruptions.
• Assist supporting members of a team in determining engineering solutions while considering form, fit, function, thermal, structural rigidity, weight, EMI, ESD, DFM, DFT, product marketing and cost.
• Support coordination between the Mechanical Engineering department and procurement, manufacturing, obsolescence, and material planning teams to coordinate part selection, ordering, and vendor/supplier management.
• Work with the respective Project Manager, or when required independently, to generate and update LRU Design and Development schedules.
• Provide technical guidance to supporting personnel to resolve design and related manufacturing problems.
• Participate in CRB (Change Review Board) and facilitate communication for product design changes, reviews, change impact / implementation for products and parts.
• Formulate a design plan or work from…