Staff/Senior Mechanical Engineer

National Instruments; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Penang, Malaysia. The successful candidate will design and prototype electronics packaging solutions for various products. Responsibilities include selecting materials, conducting analyses, and supporting manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will hold a B.S. or MS in mechanical engineering and have at least two years of design experience. The company culture fosters growth, innovation, and employee wellbeing, offering competitive benefits and flexible time off plans.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Flexible time off plans

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Good understanding of fundamental mechanical design principles and processes.
• Experience in metal and plastic materials processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create/design/model/prototype electronics packaging solutions for NI products.
• Select and approve materials, components, and mechanical hardware.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up, thermal and structural analyses of products.

Skills

Electronics packaging design

Materials processing

Communication skills

Education

B.S. or MS in mechanical engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

A Mechanical Engineer at NI ensures that a design meets its technical specifications, business goals, and customer needs. You will design a variety of different products, including assemblies, enclosures, internal parts, and accessories for test and measurement hardware.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Create/design/model/prototype electronics packaging solutions for NI products.
• Select and approve materials, components, and mechanical hardware.
• Create materials processing specifications for part manufacturing.
• Certify and support external vendors involved in product/part manufacturing.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up, thermal and structural analyses of products.
• Conduct verification and validation testing for the product.
• Provide support to the manufacturing team throughout production.
• Support purchasing to ensure quality delivery of all mechanical parts.
• Become a leading technical resource on electronics packaging technology.

Position Requirements

• B.S. or MS in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical design
• Good understanding of fundamental mechanical design principles and processes

Ideal candidates will also have

• Knowledge of CAD/CAE packages: CREO, SolidWorks, etc.
• Experience in metal and plastic materials processing is a plus
• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed
• English Language Competency and effective communication skills

Demonstrated ability to

• Take initiative in tackling difficult issues, be a self-starter
• Take ownership of goals, schedules, and manage time well

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.