Mechanical Design Engineer

SV Microwave; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

SV Microwave, a division of Amphenol, seeks a Mechanical Engineer in the Design group to develop manufacturable designs using SolidWorks and tolerance analysis. You will collaborate with Applications Engineers and may travel to meet customer engineers for custom products.

You will regularly communicate with Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing, lead design reviews, and evaluate industry advances. This role emphasizes DFMA and prototype testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Great technical assessment and analytical skills.
• Strong technical writing skills and verbal presentation experience.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD systems and database management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturable designs of products using SolidWorks modeling techniques and mechanical tolerance analysis.
• Work directly with SV Applications Engineers and travel to interact with customer engineers for custom products.
• Regularly communicate with Sales, Quality, Manufacturing and external customers to define project objectives and updates.
• Lead design reviews on complex products with a multidisciplinary group before release.
• Interface with industry and trade shows, evaluate competitors to analyze and recommend new advances in technology.
• Specify testing protocols/experiments and oversee assembly of prototypes to validate designs.
• Troubleshoot root cause design and component failures and field returns; implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with on-site manufacturing to meet production requirements and cost reduction goals through design for manufacturability.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or required.

Skills

SolidWorks

Tolerance analysis

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Verbal presentation

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Database management tools

Job description

Are you interested in seeing your design go from concept to reality in a matter of weeks, all within the same building? Do you want to interact with and meet the demands of all facets of a company as you grow your career? Are you looking to apply your knowledge in a practical and meaningful way for a leading manufacturer?

At SV Microwave, a division of Amphenol, we distinguish ourselves by the quality of our people- high-energy, results-oriented individuals - and by being the strongest engineered solution company for our products in the world. SV is a recognized leader in RF and microwave connectors, cable assemblies, and resistive products. Our success depends on our people, and they are committed to SV's success.

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Design group at SV Microwave, you will:

• Develop manufacturable designs of products using SolidWorks modeling techniques and mechanical tolerance analysis
• Work directly with SV Applications Engineers and have the opportunity to travel to interact directly with customer engineers to fulfill demand for custom products
• Regularly communicate with internal customers (Sales, Quality, Manufacturing) and external customers to define project objectives and updates
• Lead design reviews on complex products with a multidisciplinary group before release
• Interface with industry and trade shows, and evaluate competitors to analyze and recommend new advances in technology
• Specify testing protocols/experiments and oversee assembly of prototypes to validate your designs
• Troubleshoot root cause design and component failures and field returns using both experimental and analytical methods. Recommend & implement corrective actions
• Work cooperatively with on-site manufacturing organization to meet production requirements and cost reduction goals through design for manufacturability
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• Strong organizational skills
• Great technical assessment and analytical skills
• Strong technical writing skills and verbal presentation experience
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD systems and database management tools

Desired Traits:

• Familiarity with tolerance stack-up
• Assertive and driven, continuous improvement mindset
• Understanding of CNC machining methods and limitations

What We Offer

• A supportive, high-trust work environment with clear expectations, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance
• A meritocracy where a high level of achievement and contribution is rewarded
• Competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• On the job training and career development opportunities
• 401k with a company match plus an additional employer-paid contribution
• 15 days of Paid Time Off, tiering up in years 3, 5 and 8
• 12 paid holidays
• Complete benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, student loan repayment assistance, tuition reimbursement, EAP, a company-matched 401k contribution and a non-elective company 401k contribution
• Veteran and military-friendly environment

Position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain required authorizations(s) from the U.S. Government.

SV Microwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.