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Mechanical Design Engineer

Sensata Technologies, Inc.

Thousand Oaks, CAJob$70–105K/yrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$70–105K/yr
Location
Thousand Oaks, CA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Sensata Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer. The Mechanical Design Engineer collaborates with a local or global engineering team on product design, ensuring customer specifications are met. This role involves design, product validation, documentation, and executing launch items for production. The engineer will complete all related drawings, documentation, and release them in internal systems.

Key focus areas include Assists with static, dynamic design, and analysis of electro-mechanical components, Performs design verification on original and/or derivative design by collecting empirical data, and Manipulate and synthesize data to make design recommendations based off of testing.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree. Important skills include Product Design, Product Validation, Documentation, Electro-Mechanical Components Design, Electro-Mechanical Components Analysis, and Design Verification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Product DesignProduct ValidationDocumentationElectro-Mechanical Components DesignElectro-Mechanical Components AnalysisDesign VerificationFeasibility StudiesTesting New DesignsTesting Modified DesignsFailure Analysis InvestigationsEngineering EvaluationsMechanical Engineering PrinciplesMaterialsMechanicsFluidThermoHeat TransferTeam PlayerHandle Multiple Competing TasksStrong Communication SkillsStrong OrganizationPlanningTime ManagementPersonal Ethical ValuesProfessional Ethical ValuesIntegrityAccountabilityMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordPowerPointExcelInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Qualifications

University Degree or Equivalent Relevant Work ExperienceEligibility to Obtain ITAR AuthorizationEligibility to Obtain EAR Authorization2-4 Years Experience in Aerospace in a Design Engineer or Project Engineer Role

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

The Mechanical Design Engineer collaborates with a local team or global engineering team on product design which satisfy customer specifications. This process includes design, product validation, completing documentation and executing launch items for production. Complete all related drawings, documentation and release in internal systems.

General Responsibilities

  • Assists with static, dynamic design, and analysis of electro-mechanical components

  • Performs design verification on original and/or derivative design by collecting empirical data through experimental methods. Manipulate and synthesize the data to make design recommendations based off of the testing

  • Participates in feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Work closely with support personnel (technicians and drafting teams) in the preparation of detailed technology selection, conceptual design, detail design and prototyping

  • Coordinates failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations

  • Has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer

Experience / Qualifications

  • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience

  • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

  • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

  • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

  • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

  • 2-4 years experience in Aerospace in a Design Engineer or Project Engineer role is a plus

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

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Base Salary Range:

$70,304.00 - $104,880.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

Smarter Together

  • Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

  • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

  • As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

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Sensing is what we do.

In fact, our name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate for ‘those gifted with sense’. Our focus on sensing is also reflected in our logo, which spells Sensata in Braille.

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 18,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets.

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