Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Mini-Circuits•Melville, NY

154d•$125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Mini-Circuits is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to perform mechanical design for RF and microwave components and equipment, including connectorized, surface-mount, and plug-in products. The role uses CAD tools such as AutoCAD, DraftSight, and SolidWorks and applies mechanical engineering knowledge to tolerance, thermal, and environmental analysis, as well as the use of metals, plastics, and elastomers. This is a fully qualified, career-oriented mid-to-senior-level position that applies company policies and procedures to resolve issues and collaborates with senior internal members and external personnel in the engineer’s area of expertise. The engineer designs mechanical parts and fixtures, including fixtures for Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) packages, and provides mechanical design input for PCB and ceramic substrates. The role creates outlines and case styles for models developed by Electrical Engineering, supplies mechanical-component information for bills of materials, introduces or updates packaging and mechanical designs as requirements change, and orders prototype mechanical parts. The position also includes understanding ISO requirements and participating in internal and external audits. During the first 6–12 months, the engineer is expected to develop proficiency with the PLM system (Arena preferred) and ERP tool, maintain basic mechanical engineering knowledge, follow documented design rules and company procedures, understand standard assembly and manufacturing methods and applicable EIA, IPC, and MIL standards, select or design packaging materials, and produce quality results. Duties may include additional tasks within the scope of the position. The position requires a hands-on mechanical engineer with strong problem-solving and communication skills, the ability to manage simultaneous projects of varying complexity, and a professional, self-motivated, collaborative approach. Occasional travel, including overnight travel, may be required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents due to ITAR compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience, or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Hands-on mechanical engineering experience and familiarity with mechanical design and drafting practices.
Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, DraftSight, and SolidWorks.
Experience with IC-device clamping for RF/DC testing, mechanical compression tolerancing and analysis, and test-fixture design.
Basic understanding of connectorized and surface-mount products and printed circuit board manufacturing methods and techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for responding to drawing requests and questions related to job tasks.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle simultaneous projects of varying complexity.
Professional, positive, self-motivated, relationship-building, and team-oriented approach; able to work independently.
Willingness and ability to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct and support corporate safety initiatives.
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident due to ITAR compliance.
Able to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Specialization in Mechanical Design or Test Fixture Design.
CAD-assisted finite element modeling (FEM) for thermal and environmental analysis, with ability to assess whether measured results are correct and agree with theory.
Experience with SAP.
Proficiency with Arena PLM.
Knowledge of tolerance analysis, thermal and environmental analysis, and the use of metals, plastics, and elastomers.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical parts for surface-mount or through-hole insertion.
Design mechanical fixtures for Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) packages.
Provide mechanical design input for PCB and ceramic substrates during the design phase.
Create outlines and case styles for models developed by the Electrical Engineering Team.
Provide mechanical-component details for bills of materials, including carrier plates, fixtures, packing material, fasteners, and other mechanical hardware.
Introduce new carrier tapes or packing materials when existing designs and packaging schemes do not meet requirements.
Update outlines, case styles, mechanical-component designs, and related documentation to address design errors, manufacturing-process accommodation, subcontractor needs, or customer requests.
Order prototype mechanical parts from the machine shop or outside sources.
Understand ISO requirements and participate in internal and external audits.
Develop proficiency with the PLM system and ERP tool, follow documented design rules and company procedures, and maintain mechanical engineering knowledge.
Understand standard company assembly and manufacturing methods and relevant EIA, IPC, and MIL standards.
Design or select packing material for finished products and deliver productive, quality results.
Comply with corporate safety initiatives and the Company’s Code of Conduct.
Manage multiple projects of varying complexity in a high-volume environment with tight deadlines.
Travel occasionally, including overnight, as required.