Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Chemelex•Redwood City, CA

15h•$75,500 - $107,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Other degrees will be considered with relevant Design or Product Development experience.
2+ years’ experience in mechanical design
Designing sheet metal, machined and injection molded parts
Top down assembly design – how, when and why
DFM/DFA and ease of installation in the field
Engineering drawing creation to drafting standards
Extensive experience with MCAD design software – SolidWorks preferred
Experience with PLM software – Dassault Enovia preferred
Experience with ERP systems
Reading and interpreting Standards (IEC, UL, CSA, etc.) and translating them into design requirements and test plans
Prototyping and iterating
Ability to define and set up mechanical tests
Ability to define and set up electrical tests
Report writing and seminar presentations to a wide audience

Nice To Haves

MS/PhD may be considered in lieu of some experience
knowledge of GD&T is a bonus

Responsibilities

Design and develop low and mid-volume (10,000’s per year) industrial or commercial products using manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal forming and machining
Work cross functionally with other Global Technology groups as well as Product & Business Development, Approvals, Operations and Supply
Drive all aspects of design and development, including: Gathering voice of customer (VOC) information, Generate technical specifications based on internal, customer, and external approvals agency requirements, Mechanical design, material selection and drafting, Tolerance analysis, Mechanical, thermal, and electrical analysis, Creating design review packets and presenting it to a wider audience, Working with supply chain to identify vendors and long lead parts, Transfer of designs to manufacturing, Support of products post-launch – FAI, VA/VE, Sustaining
Coordinate all aspects of design verification including: Selection of prototyping methods, Creation of test plans based on engineering specifications and standards, Coordinate tests with the technician team, Interpretation of data and report generation
Create drawing packages, costed BOMs and product specifications
Manage the documentation package release through established PLM guidelines
Drive innovation through technical investigations