Mechanical Engineer 2

Mechanical Engineer 2 page is loaded## Mechanical Engineer 2locations: Southfield, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R25370We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to play a crucial role leading the development and launch of high voltage components for automotive and industrial applications. This role owns product designs from concept through production release, operates with limited direction, and makes independent engineering decisions to meet performance, safety, cost, and manufacturability requirements. **Key Responsibilities*** Lead engineering design, development, validation, and production release of high voltage components, including busbars, wire harnesses, and BDUs.* Support and interpret FEA analysis (thermal, mechanical, Moldflow) to validate designs and guide decisions.* Apply materials and manufacturing knowledge, with emphasis on copper conductors, metal stamping, and 3D bent copper busbars.* Develop detailed models and drawings using CATIA, CREO, or UG, applying GD&T per industry standards.* Partners cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and suppliers to support launch and ongoing production.* Project Leadership: Manage cross-functional projects, guiding teams (e.g., design, manufacturing, R&D, procurement) to achieve project results on time and within budget.* Drive continuous improvement by engineering, evaluating, and implementing design changes that enhance performance, quality, and manufacturability, using sound mechanical engineering judgment and industry best practices.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.* 4+ years of mechanical design experience.* Demonstrated experience owning the engineering design and release of BUSBARs, BDUs, or similar high‐voltage components for an automotive supplier or OEM.* Proficiency with CREO, CATIA or UG.* Working knowledge of FEA (Moldflow, thermal, mechanical) and GD&T.* Functional knowledge of material properties and their application.* Proven ability to work independently and make sound engineering decisions.* Strong communication and collaboration skills.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience engineering high voltage/high current cable and connector designs.* Experience with mechatronic commodities.* Experience with copper stamping, electrical conductors, and 3D bent busbars.* Manufacturing or launch support experience.* Knowledge of ECN/PCN processes.* Work on innovative programs that shape the future of transportation and industrial power management.* Join a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals.* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.* Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within a global leader.**Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.****Work Environment:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Physical Demands:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs. **Benefits and Perks** Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance. Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Benefits and PerksMethode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methode Electronics Inc.