Tech Lead - Mechanical Engineer

AMETEK; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 6,692,000 - 10,516,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Technical Lead - Mechanical Engineering to drive the design of electronics enclosures, chassis, and packaging for Data Acquisition and Test & Measurement products.

The candidate should excel in sheet metal chassis design, thermal management, EMI/EMC compliance, and ruggedized enclosure development for industrial and aerospace applications. You will lead from concept to production using SolidWorks, own thermal design and safety compliance, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical product design experience for electronic enclosures and chassis.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with thermal management (conduction and forced-air cooling).
• Experience with EMI/EMC, safety standards, ruggedized enclosure development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of electronic enclosures, chassis, and packaging from concept to production.
• Develop 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and assembly documentation using SolidWorks.
• Design sheet metal, machined, molded, cast, and extruded components with manufacturability and reliability in mind.
• Own mechanical requirements, thermal design, safety compliance, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Design ruggedized chassis for industrial, aerospace, and defense applications.
• Drive prototype builds, product qualification, ECO implementation, and production support.
• Collaborate with hardware, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Manage vendor interactions for fabrication, machining, tooling, and production activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to mechanical engineering team members.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Are you looking to join a team where innovation isn’t just a buzz word, but encouraged and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference and have a direct impact on the design and development of next generation technology and products? If your answer is yes, then VTI Instruments (VTI) / United Electronic Industries (UEI) needs you on our team!

VTI / UEI is a leading supplier of instrumentation used for the world’s most demanding test applications, where a sustained focus on innovation and technology enables us to deliver solutions with unparalleled measurement integrity and data reliability. Our products are used to analyze the performance of critical components and systems in the aerospace and defense, national security, energy and power generation, transportation and infrastructure, and commercial electronics industries.

As a part of team within organization, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary engineering group focusing on next generation new product development and design.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead - Mechanical Engineering to drive the design and development of electronics enclosures, chassis, and mechanical packaging for Data Acquisition and Test & Measurement products. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in sheet metal chassis design, thermal management, EMI/EMC compliance, safety standards, and ruggedized enclosure development for industrial and aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of electronic enclosures, chassis, and packaging solutions from concept to production.
• Develop 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and assembly documentation using SolidWorks.
• Design sheet metal, machined, molded, cast, and extruded components with a focus on manufacturability and reliability.
• Own mechanical requirements, thermal design, safety compliance, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Design ruggedized chassis for industrial, aerospace, and defense applications.
• Drive prototype builds, product qualification, ECO implementation, and production support.
• Collaborate with hardware, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Manage vendor interactions for fabrication, machining, tooling, and production activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to mechanical engineering team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 8+ years of mechanical product design experience for electronic enclosures and chassis.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with thermal management, including conduction and forced-air cooling.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong expertise in sheet metal enclosure design, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Experience with cast, molded, and machined components is an added advantage.
• Exposure to wire harness routing, fabrication processes, and assembly methods.
• Knowledge of military, industrial, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience with IP-rated and ruggedized product design.
• Working knowledge of EMI/EMC, product safety, shock, vibration, and environmental qualification.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
• Preferred Domain Experience: Test & Measurement, Data Acquisition Systems, Instrumentation, Aerospace, Defense, or Industrial Electronics.

For more information, please visit VTI Instruments | Data Acquisition and Functional Test Solutions, United Electronic Industries (UEI) – DAQ, Test, HIL, www.ametek.com

Compensation

Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: Market
Salary Maximum: Market
Incentive: Market
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.