Engineer III Materials

Smiths Group; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Texas seeks an experienced engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will design semiconductor products, manage thermal projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Skills in SolidWorks 3D, FEA, and advanced materials knowledge are essential. Up to 20% travel and telecommuting allowed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• 5 years of progressive experience in engineering or related occupation.
• Experience in utilizing CAD software and performing FEA.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe work environment and promote safety behaviors.
• Investigate product-related problems and suggest solutions.
• Design and develop new semiconductor products.

Skills

SolidWorks 3D

ASME GD&T compliance

Finite Element Analysis

Microsoft Office

Knowledge of advanced materials

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Smiths Interconnect,is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting‑edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better‑connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Provides engineering expertise in assigned areas to ensure that all products are designed, procured, and built in accordance with customer and company quality requirements for sales growth and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Support, contribute to and promote a safe work environment and Demonstrate behaviors consistent with company policies.
• Investigate product‑related problems and suggest solutions to the Engineering Manager or Director using industry‑standard software to assess and optimize the thermal and mechanical performance of semiconductor components and systems while meeting other engineering requirements.
• Design and develop new semiconductor products and redesign existing products to meet customer needs and specifications by creating detailed 3D models and engineering drawings ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Design and develop revolutionary heat dissipation solutions, showcasing expertise in advanced heat sinks, liquid cold plate, thermal interfaces, and state‑of‑the‑art cooling systems.
• Perform, create, and update product design guidelines, customer standards, and analytical reports as assigned.
• Participate in and contribute to team training, development, mentoring and audits.
• Take charge of thermal management projects, providing strategic guidance, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and ensuring successful project completion within aggressive timelines.
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials for thermal management, considering factors such as thermal conductivity, heat dissipation, reliability etc. and conduct training sessions to share knowledge regarding materials and their application.
• Conduct FEA (Finite Element Analysis) simulations to analyze, investigate potential failure modes and optimize the structural integrity of semiconductor components and systems thus providing insights to enhance designs for structural performance.
• Collaborate with organizational stakeholders (Production, Quality, Marketing and Sales) and external customers to ensure the practicality and efficiency of designs for production.
• Review drawings and documentation for compliance with project specifications and company policies and procedures.
• Issues Engineering Change Release Notifications (ECN's) • Perform, create, and update product design guidelines, customer standards, and / or analytical reports as assigned.
• Compliance and participation in all company EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training requirements

Up to 20% domestic travel may be required.

Telecommuting permitted up to 20%.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post‑baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in an Engineering III Materials‑related occupation.

In the alternative, Employer will accept a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related field and 6 months of experience in the job offered or in an Engineering III Materials‑related occupation.

Position requires demonstrable experience in each of the following:

• Utilizing the computer‑aided engineering design software SolidWorks 3D;
• Compliance with ASME GD&T standards.
• Utilizing Finite Element Analysis (structural, thermal and fluid);
• Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Knowledgeable in advanced materials and product design development activities including advanced process and manufacturing development technology;
• Knowledge of plastics, molding, stampings, plating, cable assembly and terminations;
• Knowledge of contact technologies and contact physics theory;
• Performing Root Cause Analysis; and

Position requires completion of a university‑level course, research project, internship, or thesis, or work‑related experience, with emphasis in thermal energy or heat transfer.

Up to 20% domestic travel may be required.

Telecommuting permitted up to 20%.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc )