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Mechanical Engineer, ECU Enclosure Design – Manufacturing

Full TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2016H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

15 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishAssembly

Job Description

• Design and develop enclosures, brackets, and other mechanical components for ECUs, sensors, control modules, and power electronics, focusing on high-volume, cost-effective manufacturing. • Collaborate with electronics hardware teams to assess and improve the mechanical robustness of designs during early development phases. • Use GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to create detailed manufacturing drawings. • Work with suppliers to ensure components and assemblies meet automotive quality standards. • Conduct DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) analyses to optimize designs for production. • Support the execution of mechanical reliability tests (e.g., vibration, thermal cycling, environmental stress) on ECU enclosures. • Analyze field performance data and warranty returns to identify mechanical design issues and drive corrective actions. • Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential mechanical failures. • Act as a subject matter expert for mechanical design best practices within the organization. • Generate technical documentation, including mechanical test plans, reports, and qualification summaries.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in product development, with a focus on mechanical design for electronics, preferably in the automotive or related industries.
  • Proven experience designing, validating and manufacturing mechanical enclosures for electronics.
  • Experience with various manufacturing processes - extensive die cast experience highly preferred.
  • Expertise in CAD software, with CATIA preferred.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T - both interpretation and application.
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical stress and life testing.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
  • Familiarity with automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 26262).

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
  • Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type

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