Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Engineer Position Overview: Company is a provider of DC/DC convertersand AC/DC power supplies and solutions, data acquisition converters, digital panel metersand magnetics products, focusing primarily on the computing, communications, industrial and medical markets. Ranked amongst the world’s top 5 suppliers of power electronics, we design and manufacture the industry’s broadest offering of standard products and are a market leading designer of custom solutions. Well known for the quality of its products and workforce, we can provide you the opportunity to work with talented people and a management team focused on growth and the ongoing development of leading-edge technologies for many of the world’s major OEM’s. SUMMARY: At the Massachusetts Design Center, our Product Development teams provide solutions to our customers through the design and development of AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion products and digital panel meters. In this role, you will: Provide technical leadership and expertise developing power supply enclosures utilizing 3-D solid modeling software which meet new and existing design and performance targets and/or eliminate problems. Develop thermal engineering solutions using calculated, empirical and simulation methodologies. Design of various tooling for casting, extrusion and injection molded items. Design of electrical test fixtures for engineering and production applications. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design of mechanical package solutions for a variety of power conversion products and digital panel meters applying in-depth knowledge of design constraints and a considerable degree of judgment. Application of appropriate worst case and statistical tolerances. Generate detail part and assembly drawings and bills of materials. Create and maintain component and feature models for use in current and future designs. Responsible to ensure the technical integrity of designs. Responsible to ensure designs meet cost, performance, and schedule requirements. Utilize machine shop equipment and other site resources to rapidly fabricate models and prototypes or rework materials to prove designs concepts. Interface with fabrication vendors to source designs, drive quality and schedules, qualify samples, and commission prototype and production tooling to schedule requirements. Technical interface for outsourced design work such as shipping packaging. Solves assigned technical product, component, or material problems affecting efficient operation and/or manufacture of product designs. Provides feedback to customers and other design functions regarding design issues, quality, materials, etc. Provides support to other engineering functions throughout the life cycle of product, from design through manufacturing and works with team members to resolve design or production problems. Work closely with PCB design, electrical and process engineering to conceptualize and design the entire product electronic packaging for new products. Influences others outside of team to ensure goals are met and resolves conflicts in an effective manner. Must keep him/herself up to date with innovations and trends in Mechanical Engineering that apply to Power Electronics. Distribute tasks to other members in the group, supervise their work, develop their skills and evaluate their performance. SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 5 years mechanical design experience with an emphasis on thermal management. Experience in design of automotive products is highly desired. Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal customers and external vendors. Software Experience: MCAD Solid Modelling (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Pro-E). Thermal Simulation (Flotherm, Ansys). Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of external customers. Ability to manage and communicate several projects simultaneously cope with changing deadlines. Solid understanding of cooling methodologies and design of experiments to validate results. Ability to evaluate, diagnose, and troubleshoot problems. In-depth knowledge of industry design and quality standards. In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment used for fabrication of custom designed parts and sub-assemblies including inspection techniques and quality standards. Ability to apply GD&T principles when appropriate. In-depth Knowledge of EMC requirements particularly EMI shielding techniques and principles. Working Knowledge of applicable product safety requirements – particularly UL 60950. Solid Knowledge of drafting standards such as ANSI/ASME Y14.5M. Good Knowledge of material finishes, cosmetic requirements, etc. Knowledge of reliability and life expectancy principles. Knowledge of related design verification and qualification testing: Operating/Non-Operating shock & vibration. Packaging qualification – transportation shock & vibe, drop and stack testing. Thermal profiling, thermal shock and high humidity environments. Acoustic Noise. Ingress protection per IEC 60529. Demonstrated creative and innovative work is an asset. Reference number: LCMU104 Job Features Job Category Electro-Mechanical,Mechanical Engineering,Power - Battery,Power Management #J-18808-Ljbffr