Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer - (101362)

Sanmina; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa seeks an experienced Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in mechanical design and finite element analysis, contributing to the development of RF and microelectronic products. This role requires strong collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and a graduate degree in Engineering. Opportunities for new technology research and customer interfacing are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in mechanical design and finite element analysis.
• Experience in RF/Microwave/Optical package design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design and analysis solutions for product development.
• Perform finite element analysis for thermal and structural performance.
• Support new business development by interfacing with customers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Finite element analysis

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

Project management

Education

Graduate (Masters or PhD) degree in Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Job description

Advanced Microsystems Technologies, AMT, is a technology division of Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), responsible for RF, Microelectronic, Optical components and Integrated Subsystems, providing services from design concept, through prototype design and testing, process development, assembly and test innovation, to volume manufacturing. We are extremely proud to partner with our customers enabling their product through the full product lifecycle.

At AMT, you will work on some of the most innovative programs and products that address emerging markets, including optical and RF communication, datacenter connectivity, quantum computing, automotive sensing systems, medical devices and diagnostics and test & measurement systems, to name a few.

Come and join us, and be part of a team that challenges you to be your best, where you will be empowered to make a difference and where we are extremely proud of what we deliver, together.

JOB PURPOSE

The Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer, as part of the larger product solutions development team provides mechanical design and analysis support of product development, NPI, and manufacturing of a variety of different optical product families.

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background of both mechanical design and advanced thermal and structural finite element analysis, to support product design and analysis within a worldwide end-to-end product development team to develop advanced Opto/microelectronic components, modules and sub-systems.

NATURE OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within a multidisciplinary development team to provide mechanical design and analysis solutions to meet design specifications. Design projects include, but are not limited to:
  • Telecommunications components/modules/subsystems (flip chip BGA modules, lasers, detectors, modulators, optical receivers, amplifiers, transceivers, etc).
  • Sensing / lidar optical components/systems.
  • Medical, biomedical, military etc components.
• Perform finite element analysis to assess thermal and structural performance (over temperature) of the various product and assembly types noted above.
• Perform design verification activities to support finite element analysis conclusions and to demonstrate design meets requirements.
• Perform detailed engineering analyses including: thermal, structural and statistical tolerancingof products.
• Design microelectronic packages & modules, integrating elements (optical and RF/electrical), including layout, mechanical, thermal, reliability, manufacturing, test and electrical.
• Support the definition and management of project plans to meet end deliverables and help coordinate activities within the multidisciplinary development team.
• Work with process and test engineering teams to ensure alignment of designs with process and test capabilities.
• Support new business development by interfacing with new customers to understand their requirements and defining proposals and quotations.
• Support new technology research and development as part of AMTs Technology Roadmap.
• Manage projects and timelines in order to meet milestones on various customer projects.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Preference for Graduate (Masters or PhD) degree in Engineering .
• 5 + years' experience in a product development role, conducting both mechanical design and finite element analysis.
• AutoCAD/SolidWorks design experience and FEA using Ansys software tools.
• Experience in design and analysis of RF/Microwave/Optical packages and multi-chip modules .
• Experience in optical and microelectronic technologies, materials, components, assembly and test procedures.
• Experience in end-to-end product development, with product manufacturing implementation considered an asset.
• Experience with DFM and FMEA would be an asset.
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary development team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.