Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Littelfuse; España; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global manufacturer of electronic components is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Spain. The role involves mechanical packaging design for complex systems, requiring 7+ years of hands-on experience in electromechanical assemblies. The ideal candidate has skills in thermal management and rapid prototyping. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on innovation and safety.

Formación

• 7+ years of hands-on experience designing complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Working knowledge of plastics, material properties, process, and tooling considerations.
• Experience with rapid prototyping processes like 3D printing, CNC machining.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and qualify mechanical package designs for control and protection components.
• Collaborate on evaluating technical feasibility and selecting suppliers.
• Conduct DFMEA for safety-critical components.

Conocimientos

Mechanical packaging design

Thermal management

Complex electromechanical assemblies

Rapid prototyping

Educación

MS in Mechanical Engineering or BS with equivalent experience

Herramientas

Thermal simulation tools

Descripción del empleo

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical packaging design, development and qualification of new solid-state components and systems. The candidate must be self-motivated and comfortable navigating uncertainties and customer driven design requirements. The role requires an understanding of the protection legacy that Littelfuse has established and the ability to collaborate across the business to draw upon that strength. Join the team at Littelfuse that is developing new, self-contained smart components and systems that deliver protection and control functionality to electrical systems.

About the Job :

Develop and qualify mechanical package designs for solid-state control and protection components and systems. Establish design details, including stress and tolerance analysis, 3D models and drawings.

Collaborate with peers in evaluating technical feasibility and selecting suitable suppliers for components and processes.

Develop DFMEA for safety-critical components and systems.

Engage with contract manufacturers or in-house manufacturing to implement design, prepare design documentation, and evaluate production processes to assure components meet performance, reliability and cost targets.

Define multi-physics simulations (thermal, electrical, mechanical, …) and interpret results, to anticipate lifetime performance.

Support occasional travel as required to evaluate suppliers and support production ramp up.

Develop and execute protection system component and system qualification and reliability test plans.

Provide regular project updates as part of the overall project planning and execution.

About you :

MS in Mechanical Engineering or BS in Mechanical Engineering with equivalent experience.

7+ years of hands‑on experience designing complex electromechanical assemblies with a focus on thermal management and design for manufacturing.

Working knowledge of plastics, material properties, process and tooling considerations.

Experience with rapid prototyping processes (3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting).

Experience with thermal simulation tools

Knowledge of product compliance process, including testing and designing for EMC and product safety approvals.

Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, willingness to experiment and be able to manage ambiguity.

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, and Collaboration – support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers’ products and systems.

We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.