Mechanical & Hardware Architect

HP•Houston, TX

About The Position

Mechanical & Hardware Architect Description - Job Summary This role is responsible for leading multiple project teams consisting of mechanical hardware engineers and internal/outsourced development partners. The role manages headcount, resources, schedules, and costs across multiple ongoing projects, and builds relationships with development partners. The role brings domain-specific expertise, providing leadership and mechanical/thermal perspective to cross-organization projects. The role evaluates designs for compliance with technology and drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects. Responsibilities Leads multiple project teams of other mechanical hardware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of mechanical and thermal development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, validation, tooling and testing. Manages headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated and that goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with program and organizational roadmaps. Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on mechanical and thermal design and development. Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality. Provides domain-specific expertise and overall mechanical/thermal leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities. Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the mechanical and thermal design organization. Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members. Education & Experience Recommended Four-year or Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in engineering design and solutions, implementation across hardware development lifecycle, or a related field. Preferred Certifications NA Knowledge & Skills 3D Modeling Ansys Simulation Software Computer-Aided Design Electromechanics Engineering Design Process Finite Element Methods Injection Molding Machining Manufacturing Processes Mechanical Design Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Systems New Product Development Product Design Product Lifecycle Management Prototyping PTC Creo (CAD Suite) Sheet Metal SolidWorks (CAD) Thermal Management Cross-Org Skills Effective Communication Results Orientation Learning Agility Digital Fluency Customer Centricity Impact & Scope Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Complexity Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Disclaimer This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. The pay range for this role is $105,050 to $161,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long term/short term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure 11 paid holidays Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview ) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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Requirements

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in engineering design and solutions, implementation across hardware development lifecycle, or a related field.
3D Modeling
Ansys Simulation Software
Computer-Aided Design
Electromechanics
Engineering Design Process
Finite Element Methods
Injection Molding
Machining
Manufacturing Processes
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Systems
New Product Development
Product Design
Product Lifecycle Management
Prototyping
PTC Creo (CAD Suite)
Sheet Metal
SolidWorks (CAD)
Thermal Management
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity

Responsibilities

Leads multiple project teams of other mechanical hardware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of mechanical and thermal development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, validation, tooling and testing.
Manages headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated and that goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with program and organizational roadmaps.
Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on mechanical and thermal design and development.
Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality.
Provides domain-specific expertise and overall mechanical/thermal leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the mechanical and thermal design organization.
Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.
Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave