Senior Mechanical Engineer - Consumer Optics

Garmin International, Inc.•Tigard, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer at Garmin's office in Portland, OR. This site focuses on designing consumer optics products employing optical systems (such as handheld laser rangefinders like the newly released Xero L60 ). In this role, you will develop complex mechanical solutions, test and validate, complete technology explorations and/or deliver to mass production.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering from a four-year college or university AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and capability to use CAD software for completing complex mechanical designs
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Electronic packaging design experience

Nice To Haves

Mechanical packaging design experience for optical elements and sub-assemblies
Thorough knowledge and application of GD&T and tolerance analysis principles
Experience with 3D CAD design in SolidWorks or OnShape

Responsibilities

Interface with Electrical Engineers, Optical Engineers, Industrial Designers, and Process Engineers to negotiate basic tradeoffs between manufacturing, appearance, and performance
Master CAD-user able to complete the most difficult tasks
Complete complex mechanical designs for Garmin or OEM products
Mock up and test complex opto-mechanical systems to verify compliance with design requirements
Good knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining, etc.
Good knowledge of material requirements, material performance, and material limitations
Specify test plans to validate very complex systems with complex performance requirements
Manage basic tradeoffs and determine risk mitigation plans as appropriate
Make estimates on moderately complex mechanical designs including: tooling, part cost, and design time
Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive process vendors to evaluate complex mechanical designs and understand the risk
Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility
Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Mechanical Engineers (1 & 2) on technologies, cost analysis, design techniques and problem solving process
Provides technical input to product development plans and concept documents
Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as required
Applies good judgment in setting schedules and risk taking
Independently determines general approach and specific solutions to technical problems
Applies knowledge of production and operations issues as they relate to engineering
Overseas travel as required to Garmin’s factories in Taiwan