Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

This role is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer within the North America Automotive High-Voltage Engineering team. The position focuses on designing and developing contactor solutions for electric vehicle applications, working closely with North American automotive customers and suppliers. The engineer will independently manage customer relationships while ensuring designs align with both customer requirements and Sensata’s global engineering standards and technology roadmaps.General Responsibilities• Leverages engineering fundamentals and organization to make sound decisions on complex technical issues• Detailed understanding of market and implications for business• Proactively challenge and drives the organization to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering design• Product Strategy participant and driver• Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications)• Direct interaction with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget• Corrosion research and welding characterization & has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer• Advanced knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes• Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding, and forming. Basic knowledge of core manufacturing processes• Lead mechanical design activities while participating on cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) teams• Assist with design prototype builds and production validation activities in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply• Familiarity with design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handlingExperience / Qualifications• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customersServe as a senior level mechanical engineer supporting the North American Automotive high voltage engineering team.Independently manage technical relationships with NA Automotive customers and suppliers.Design and develop contactors to meet specific customer and application requirements.Apply a strong understanding of electric vehicle architecture, with particular emphasis on high voltage systems and contactors.Collaborate closely with global engineering teams to ensure product designs remain aligned with global technology roadmaps and engineering strategies.#LI-SK1Base Salary Range: $104,560.00 - $143,770.00At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.SmarterTogetherCollaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environmentthat is constantly pushing towards the next best thingEmployees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectivesthrough mutual respect and open communication As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together Click here to view Sensata Recruitment Privacy StatementClick here to view our Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for ChinaNOTE: If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly. Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.SummaryLocation: Attleboro, MassachusettsType: Full time