Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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$130k–$150k

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Amperesand Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Amperesand to design custom machinery and support project lifecycle for power electronics products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and reliability in high-power density environments.

Responsibilities

Utilize CAD software CAD software (3D EXPERIENCE (3DX), CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo etc.) to create detailed mechanical designs.
Model and design complex electro-mechanical parts, including plastics, sheet metal, insulators, magnetic components, and high-voltage connectors.
Perform mechanical design analysis, including structural FEA, thermal CFD, vibration, and fatigue assessments.
Solve packaging challenges involving electrical isolation, sealing, thermal dissipation, EMI/EMC shielding, and mechanical shock/vibration.
Define and execute validation test plans including structural, thermal, and environmental testing.
2D drawings with GD&T for production and inspection.
Create engineering documentation, tolerance stacks, BOMs, and release packages through PLM systems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, thermal, Firmware and controls, manufacturing, test, and industrial design teams.
Work closely with suppliers to optimize DFM, DFA, and tooling strategies for high-volume production.
Lead prototype development, fabrication, assembly, and mechanical testing of new designs.
Support root-cause analysis of design issues in pilot or production builds and lead iterative improvements.
Drive trade studies to inform system-level decisions on design architecture, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Qualification

Proficiency in GD&TWorking knowledge of materialsComfortable with root-cause analysis

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
3+ years of experience in mechanical design for power electronics, automotive, industrial, or energy products.
Expertise in CAD modeling using 3D EXPERIENCE (CATIA V6/V5), SolidWorks, NX, or Creo.
Deep understanding of mechanical fundamentals—statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials.
Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA principles.
Experience designing enclosures for IP-rated or outdoor-rated power equipment.
Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal forming.
Working knowledge of materials: metals (aluminum, steel), plastics, ceramics, gaskets, potting compounds.
Hands-on experience taking designs from prototype through production deployment.
Familiarity with PLM systems (3D EXPERIENCE, Windchill, etc.) and engineering change workflows.
Comfortable with root-cause analysis, failure mode resolution, and mechanical reliability testing.
Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional design reviews and technical deep-dives.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Life Insurance

Company

Amperesand

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