Engineer III, Mechanical

Position:

Engineer III, Mechanical (Electronics Packaging)

Parsippany, NJ

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The Electronics Packaging Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the physical design and construction of ruggedized electronics and electronics enclosures. The Engineer shall complete and/or contribute to the design, development, testing, qualification, and production support of products in a cost‑effective and timely fashion to meet the customer's needs and schedules. The engineer works within a multi‑disciplined organization and enlists the help of other disciplines when necessary.

Occasional light travel may be involved.

• Design and development of ruggedized electronics and electronics enclosures from concept through all product life‑cycle phases.
• Preliminary CAD design of electronics/enclosures.
• Interface with electrical engineers to establish sizing of circuit card assemblies and material selection.
• Coordinate creation of preliminary bill of material in the business system and verify its accuracy.
• Perform or coordinate and review preliminary analytical results (hand calculations and/or FEA).
• Communicate technical and schedule problems to Engineering Manager / Director, Contracts Administrator, and Program Manager in a timely manner.
• Create, review, and approve processes for assembly, test, and related activities for development and qualification testing of a design.
• Design cost‑effective, easily manufacturable hardware taking into account tolerance stack‑ups, ease of assembly, customer installation requirements, materials of construction, manufacturing methods, mechanical environment (thermal and vibration) and application loading.
• Perform preliminary analytical results (hand calculations and FEA) and mistake‑proofing.
• Create and modify drawings with appropriate GD&T, document change and effectiveness, and verify bill of material accuracy.
• Disposition non‑conforming hardware and assist with correcting production/vendor issues.
• Interface with internal and external customers to determine product changes needed for applications.
• Write technical documents for internal and external customers.
• Participate in design reviews (internal and external).
• Lead failure investigations of designs as required.
• Support new business pursuits that address program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (advanced technical degree desirable).
• 8+ years design experience and technical knowledge in mechanical engineering design of electronics packaging, preferably in aerospace or defense industry.
• Ability to solve complex mechanical static & dynamic problems.
• Precision, accuracy, and strong attention to detail.
• High level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge.
• Experience in 3D CAD solid modeling and understanding of mechanical design principles (experience with PTC CREO desirable).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with all levels of personnel.
• High computer literacy with MS Office/PC expertise and experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment.
• Design experience with electronic packaging approaches for defense and aerospace applications, including design for high shock and vibration, challenging thermal conditions, innovative cooling techniques (e.g., phase‑change approaches).
• Knowledge of IPC, WHMA, and NASA specifications for printed wiring boards (PWBs), circuit card assemblies (CCAs), wiring harnesses, and soldering.
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