Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Semtech • San Jose, CA

22h • $116,586 - $216,517 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will be working closely with our mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to integrate our force sensing products into our customer’s electronic devices. You will be working closely with different OEMs on next generation products such as Laptop, Mobile phones, Automotive steering wheels & smart surfaces, Fitness Trackers and Industrial display panels, etc. Your tasks can vary from mechanical design, finite element analysis, to root-cause analysis to integrate both force and other types of sensing together into customer’s products .

Requirements

• 3+ years of work experience designing real world products
• Creative problem solving in designing electro-mechanical assemblies from concept to fabrication
• Working knowledge of various fabrication methods such as CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing, sheet metal stamping, and assembly techniques for consumer and industrial products
• Excellent skill in 3D CAD modeling and finite element analysis (FEA)
• Good understanding of materials and structural mechanics
• Consumer electronics experience a plus
• Working knowledge of electronics and circuits
• Hands-on experience with fabrication and assembly tools

Nice To Haves

• Self starter
• Fast learner
• Strong work ethic
• Good team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute mechanical designs from concept to fabrication backed by thorough engineering analysis.
• Perform finite element analysis (FEA) on customer designs and recommend realistic design improvements that optimize the HMI experience.
• Assist in fabrication, assembly, and testing activities from Proof-of-Concepts to mass production projects.
• Collaborate closely with business and engineering teams during the product development cycle to translate customer input into successful, cutting-edge products.
• Travel to customer locations (domestic and international) to provide technical support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level