Minimum 5 years of experience in a mechanical design role, ideally within electronics hardware
Solid understanding of fundamental mechanical design principles and processes
Advanced knowledge in heat transfer, structural analysis, tolerance analysis, and mechanical design
Proficient in 3D CAD software programs, preferably Creo Parametric
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Responsibilities
Develop, model, prototype, and refine solutions for NI products and integrated electronic systems
Independently identify technical risks and create mitigation plans throughout the product lifecycle
Lead mechanical design activities across cross-functional teams
Serve as a leading technical resource on electronics packaging technology and mechanical design
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Select and approve materials, components, and mechanical hardware
Define and conduct verification and validation testing for products
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
Engagement in innovative technology projects
Support for continuous learning and problem-solving initiatives
Involvement in the entire product lifecycle from design to manufacturing
Full Job Description
Job Description
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Develop, model, prototype, and refine solutions for NI products and integrated electronic systems
Independently identify technical risks and mitigation plans throughout the product lifecycle
Lead mechanical design activities across cross-functional teams including electrical, manufacturing, quality, and product management
Serve as a leading technical resource on electronics packaging technology and mechanical design.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Select and approve materials, components, and mechanical hardware
Create materials processing specifications for part manufacturing
Certify and support external vendors involved in product/part manufacturing
Define and conduct tolerance stack-ups, thermal and structural analyses of products and subsystems
Define and conduct verification and validation testing for your products
Provide support to the manufacturing team throughout production
Support purchasing to ensure quality delivery of all mechanical parts
Who You Are:
You are passionate about technology, and are dedicated to delivering high-quality features. You research initiatives and try new approaches. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You make connections and build relationships with your colleagues, focusing on creating and effective collaborative style. You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal. You dig for root causes of a problem and look for patterns. You try different solutions for problems and learn from the results.
For This Role, You Will Need:
B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in a mechanical design role, ideally within electronics hardware
Solid understanding of fundamental mechanical design principles and processes
Advanced knowledge in heat transfer, structural analysis, tolerance analysis, design of experiments, and mechanical design
Proficient in 3D CAD software programs, Creo Parametric preferred
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and the ability to work in a group environment with people of all levels
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
Experience with structural and thermal FEA tools, and fabrication techniques such as sheet metal design and machining
Direct experience with electronics packaging design within the test and measurement industry
