R&D Mechanical Engineer

About the position

Keysight is looking for a mechanical engineer to join our R&D team in Colorado Springs, CO. This individual will be responsible for the mechanical architecture and component design for electronic test and measurement products.

Responsibilities

• Use 3D CAD tools to design and fully model new electronic products
• Use 2D CAD drawing tools to document part designs for manufacturing
• Own the mechanical architecture and cooling of new products and support the design team with available options as problems and tradeoffs arise
• Own the mechanical aspects of printed circuit boards, including board outline, mounting holes, connectors, mechanical part placement, heat sinks, and component height and placement restrictions
• Design RF and discrete-wire cable harnesses for internal and external interconnections
• Design product labels that meet Keysight's branding and industrial design requirements
• Apply mechanical engineering skillset to all phases of the product design process, including design, validation, prototyping, evaluation, and testing
• Utilize simulation software tools when necessary to analyze stress and heat transfer of virtual designs
• Ensure designs meet Keysight's quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Document design decisions, learnings, and test results
• Consult with organizations outside of R&D to ensure product designs meet marketing, manufacturing, and other business goals
• Learn and understand Keysight's supply chain and work with new and preferred suppliers to support design goals

Requirements

• BS/MSME or applicable experience and education
• Experience using 3D CAD and mechanical simulation tools
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplined team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on challenging tasks
• Great aptitude for engineering analysis and solutions
• Interest and aptitude in hands-on work required during the prototyping process
• Comfort using hand tools (such as screwdrivers, files, and soldering irons) and basic hacking and reworking processes
• Strong working knowledge of engineering calculations and principles
• Strong communication and planning skills
• Passion to continuously investigate new technologies, tools, and processes that apply to electronic product design
• Strong work ethic
• Strong communication and documentation skills, ability to collaborate cross-functionally with a team-oriented mindset
• Basic understanding of material selection and manufacturing processes

Nice-to-haves

• MS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 4-5 years of mechanical design experience
• Some Electrical Engineering course work (circuit theory, logic circuits), and overall interest in electronic devices and systems
• Experience with machining, molding, soldering, circuit board fabrication and assembly processes
• Experience designing or working with electro-mechanical assemblies
• Basic understanding of RF shielding
• Experience with manufacturing process and quality control
• Basic understanding of DFM (design for manufacturing) and DSA (design for assembly) principles
• PCB design experience involving collaboration with EE's through the design life cycle