Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Summary

At the Westborough, Massachusetts Design Center, our Product Development teams provide solutions to our customers through the design and development of DC-DC and AC-DC power conversion products.  In this role, you will:

• Own mechanical and thermal design of power electronics module utilizing 3-D solid modeling and simulation software which meet new and existing design and performance targets and/or eliminate problems.
• Design of various components for casting, extrusion and injection molding.
• Design of electrical test fixtures for engineering and production applications.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Design of mechanical package solutions for a variety of power conversion products 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 for ensuring the structural and thermal integrity of designs using FEA and thermal simulation (CFD) software
• Responsible for ensuring designs meet cost, performance, and schedule and applicable product safety (UL, CE, RoHS etc.) requirements.
• Utilize 3D printers, 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 products, 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 up to date with innovations and trends in Mechanical Engineering that apply to Power Electronics.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience (0 - 4 years of experience) preferred. 
• Software Experience:
  • MCAD Solid Modelling (Solidworks, Pro-E (Creo), Catia)
  • Some experience in an engineering design or R&D environment desired.
  • Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering/Simulation software such as FEA and CFD
• Solid understanding of thermal analysis, cooling methodologies and design of experiments to validate results.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal customers and external vendors.
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose, and troubleshoot problems.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment used for fabrication of custom metal and plastic components and sub-assemblies including inspection techniques and quality standards.
• Solid Knowledge of drafting standards such as ANSI/ASME Y14.5M. Ability to apply GD&T principles when appropriate.
• 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
• Ingress protection per IEC 60529
• Demonstrated creative and innovative work is an asset.

Work Environment

This position is an on-site role, with 1 flex day per week of remote work.

Competencies

Compensation Data

The salary range for this role is $85,000/year - $110,000/year.

The salary range listed is based on market data and internal benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.