Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Overview

TE Connectivity is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the design of components, subassemblies and assemblies for new antenna and wireless products. Typical components include die cast or stamped baseplates, injection molded plastic covers, stamped components, strain reliefs, grommets, seals and fasteners. You will also be responsible for determining design approach, select materials, create solid models of components and assemblies, perform tolerance stack ups, create and check drawings, release drawings, and organize and oversee environmental validation testing. You must be organized and able to work on multiple projects. Occasional travel inside and outside the US may be required.

You will:
- Communicate with customers/sales, Work with supplier partners and project team to determine design approach.
- Prepare DFMEA.
- Design solid models of components, subassemblies and assemblies
- Select materials and platings/ coatings
- Perform FEA stress analysis as needed
- Perform tolerance stack ups, prepare drawings, check drawings.
- Prepare stp, dxf and pdf files for use in 3D and 2D prototype systems.
- Work with supplier partners to secure prototypes and develop production tooling.
- Develop DVP&R. Initiate and supervise validation testing with support from RF/electrical engineer(s)
- Prepare and release ECOs.
- Organize design data including imported data, solid models, drawings, and files sent to customer.

What your background should look like:

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or product design and development.
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience in designing components, subassemblies and assemblies for mass production using die casting, injection molding, stamping, die cutting and screw machine processes.
  
• Excellent GD&T skills.
  
• Working knowledge of DFMEA.
  
• Experienced, current user of solid modeling software such as NX Unigraphics, and Catia.
  
• Experience using stress analysis modeling software (e.g. FEA).
  
• Experience working with customers and suppliers.
  
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Familiarity with antennas is a plus.
  
• Some experience in using basic shop equipment (drill press, band saw, etc.)
  
• Professional, structured, autonomous, and creative work style.
  
• Excellent team player, able to cooperate with International teams.
  
• Good communication skills, especially related to technical matters.

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