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Mechanical Design Engineer

Sensata Technologies, Inc.

Vista, CAJob$105–144K/yrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$105–144K/yr
Location
Vista, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Sensata Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer. The Mechanical Design Engineer will design, develop, test, and support custom and catalog motors, actuators, and related electromechanical systems for various applications. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer requirements.

Key focus areas include Leverage engineering fundamentals and organization to make sound decisions on complex technical issues, Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications), and Directly interact with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree and Eligibility for ITAR/EAR Authorization. Important skills include Engineering Fundamentals, Product Management, Product Documentation, Corrosion Research, Welding Characterization, and Mechanical Engineering Principles.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering FundamentalsProduct ManagementProduct DocumentationCorrosion ResearchWelding CharacterizationMechanical Engineering PrinciplesMaterialsMechanicsFluidThermoHeat TransferBasic Electrical CircuitsMicroelectronic AssemblyStatistical MethodsProcess Control FundamentalsProduct Test ProcessesBrazingSolderingAdhesive BondingMetalworkingStampingMoldingFormingCore Manufacturing ProcessesMechanical DesignDesign Prototype BuildsProduction ValidationFabricationModificationEvaluationPlastics ProcessingMaterial HandlingTeam PlayerCommunicationOrganizationPlanningTime ManagementEthical ValuesIntegrityAccountabilityMicrosoft OfficeOutlookMicrosoft WordPowerPointExcelInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationAdvanced Motor DesignActuator DesignElectromagnetic Principles

Qualifications

University DegreeBachelor's DegreeEquivalent Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Designing Semi and Fully Automated EquipmentExperience Supporting Products in Regulated IndustriesEligibility to Obtain ITAR AuthorizationEligibility to Obtain EAR Authorization

Benefits

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

Full job description

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and production support of custom and catalog motors, actuators, and related electromechanical systems for aerospace, defense, industrial, and commercial applications. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, including electrical, manufacturing, quality, and test engineering, to ensure products meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer requirements.

General Responsibilities

  • Leverages engineering fundamentals and organization to make sound decisions on complex technical issues

  • Detailed understanding of market and implications for business

  • Proactively challenge and drives the organization to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering design

  • Product Strategy participant and driver

  • Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications)

  • Direct interaction with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget

  • Corrosion research and welding characterization & has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer

  • Advanced knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes

  • Familiarity with manufacturing methods welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding, and forming. Basic knowledge of core manufacturing processes

  • Lead mechanical design activities while participating on cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) teams

  • Assist with design prototype builds and production validation activities in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply

  • Familiarity with design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling

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

  • Knowledge of advanced motor and actuator design, including electromagnetic principles, electromechanical integration and state of the art design, analysis and test methods

  • Design, develop, and validate tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids to support prototype and production manufacturing processes

  • Experience designing semi and fully automated equipment for the assembly of low, medium and high-volume motor and actuator assemblies

  • Familiarity with advanced engineering materials, modern assembly processes, and design for manufacturability (DFM) practices

  • Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and finite element analysis using SolidWorks (preferred) or equivalent CAD software

  • Understanding of environmental qualification requirements, including vibration, shock, thermal, humidity, and corrosion considerations

  • Experience supporting products in aerospace, defense, industrial, or other highly regulated industries

  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance, quality, and manufacturability

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:

$104,560.00 - $143,770.00

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.

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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