Mechanical Design Engineer I

Mechanical Design Engineer I

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits' products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft;

automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment. Mini-Circuits' sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Design Engineer I is responsible for performing mechanical design of RF and microwave components and equipment such as connectorized products, surface mount and plug in products and is required to use innovative skills and design software, i.e. AutoCAD, Draftsight, and Solidworks. The Mechanical Design Engineer I will work on problems of moderate scope where data analysis is required for evaluation of identifiable factors and exercises engineering judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine the appropriate action.

Additionally, the Mechanical Design Engineer I will network with senior internal members and external personnel to complete tasks of a specific area of expertise, must have theoretical knowledge of tolerance analysis, usage of various metals, plastic and elastomers and must be a developing professional, apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

Salary Range: $75,600 - $90,000 per year

• Design mechanical parts for surface mounted or through hole insertion.
• Design mechanical enclosures / housings for electronic circuits for custom built or per standard requirements defined in the regulatory electronic packaging standards.
• Provide mechanical design inputs for PCB and ceramic substrates during design phase.
• Creating, outlines and case styles of models developed by the Electrical Engineering Team and by PFG group for all PFG products, with routinely added Cable assemblies of various types by SCD group.
• Provide details for Bill of Materials of all mechanical components (e.g. case, covers. enclosures, packing material, fasteners or other mechanical hardware, etc.) to model designers to include in BOM.
• Introducing new Carrier Tapes for SMT products or new packing materials, which are needed, where our currently designed tapes and packing scheme cannot meet requirements.
• Updating existing Outlines/case styles/Mechanical component designs or any other associated documentation as result of any design errors, manufacturing process accommodation, sub-contractors or customers' requests.
• Ordering Mechanical parts for prototypes from the machine shop or from outside sources.
• Understands ISO awareness. Participate in internal and external audits.
• Develop proficiency using the ERP tool and PLM tool.
• Prepared to put efforts to keep basic Mechanical Engineering knowledge updated.
• Aptitude in following procedures defined in various documents ex. following design rules and following Company procedures (CPs)
• Demonstrate full understanding of standard MCL assembly and manufacturing methods.
• Demonstrate full understanding of various Mech design associated standard governed by EIA, IPC, MIL standards, etc.
• Ability to design/select packing material for finished products.
• Demonstrate productive results with quality output in specific job functions, task and responsibilities stipulated above.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar field of study.
• 1-2 years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical Engineer.
• Must be familiar with design and drafting practices using CAD software like Autocad, Draftsight, and Solid…