Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Level Mechanical Design Engineer

The senior level Mechanical Design Engineer for our Automotive based division will be responsible for new technology and solution development for automotive antennas and low noise amplifiers. Candidates with mechanical design/packaging experience working on small automotive electrical components, flexible circuits or infotainment products will be considered. Our miniaturized antennas are used for infotainment, GPS, Bluetooth and satellite radio connectivity. Your job duties will be to create mechanical designs, packages and integration for our automotive antenna products, working in partnership with electrical engineers to create antenna modules, low noise amplifier (LNA) modules, and related antenna designs for automotive applications.

Experience in design of plastic, die cast, sheet metal, and rubber parts is needed.

Your job will be to create mechanical designs for our automotive antenna products, working in partnership with electrical engineers to create antenna modules, low noise amplifier (LNA) modules, and related antenna designs for automotive applications. Experience in design of plastic, die cast, sheet metal, and rubber parts is required.

A BSME degree is preferred, however candidates with degrees in other engineering disciplines will be considered, if coupled with significant experience in automotive mechanical design is acceptable.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field. We are looking for a recognized professional with the following attributes:

Prior experience with automotive antenna products is highly desired.

Experience with exterior structures, color and surface requirements, plating requirements for interior and exterior parts, and waterproofing/sealing of exterior parts is required.

DFM and FEA experience. Proficiency, hands-on skills with simulation tools.

Familiarity with automotive vehicle assembly processes is necessary for success.

CAD design including CATIA and NX

Experience with prototyping, including 3D printing and CNC machining; ability to construct mechanical prototypes using basic machine shop tools.

Experience with automotive validation testing specifications & PPAP.

Experience of tackling key technical problems or innovative designs independently.

Proactive and self-motivated.

Curiosity and sensitivity for science, technology and engineering are essential.

This position will require a variety of skills and cover many varied tasks; therefore flexibility, an ability to work independently, and move outside the comfort zone will be essential to success.

To explore cutting-edge technologies and track and monitor industry design trends

To develop innovative solutions with challenging technical and product requirements

To cooperate with other internal functions, ensuring the designs can be implemented successfully in manufacturing and in vehicle assembly

To meet with customers and provide technical support for customer design activities

To draft technical specifications, design guidelines and related documents for new solutions

Some travel will be required, including occasional international travel to Europe and Asia. Approximately 10% - 15% of total work time may be dedicated to business travel.