Mechanical Designer / Engineer

CPI International; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPI International is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Engineer to enhance its design engineering team. The role involves developing CAD models, creating documentation for PCB fabrication, and leveraging engineering principles, making it ideal for candidates with a strong background in mechanical engineering and CAD technologies.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Generous retirement savings plan with company match

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering required.
• General knowledge of design principles and techniques.
• Strong understanding of materials, hardware, and finishes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise CAD models of mechanical parts.
• Create and revise electrical drawings.
• Produce manufacturing documentation for PCBs.

Skills

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description

MECHANICAL DESIGNER / ENGINEER

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TO DAY:
We are actively seeking a Mechanical Designer / Engineer to join our multi-disciplined design engineering team. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to our team.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE TO:

• Develop new and/or revise existing three-dimensional Computer Aided Design (CAD) models of mechanical parts and assemblies
• Create new and/or revise existing two-dimensional drawings or prints using CAD software, and bills of material for our products
• Create and revise electrical drawings and schematic documents with various input from design engineers
• Produce manufacturing documentation suitable for the fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA)
• Checks drawings versus the project input for correctness and conformance to standard engineering drafting practices and standards
• Create Engineering Change Notices detailing the necessary changes to released designs, updates drawings/models/BOMs

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 3-5 year’s experience in Mechanical Engineering
• General knowledge of design principles and techniques including computer aided design (CAD)
• Knowledge of materials, hardware, and material finishes
• Training/experience in the use of 3D Mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks Preferred)
• Training/experience in the use of 2D Mechanical CAD tools (AutoCAD Preferred)
• General knowledge of design documentation standards (e.g. ASME Y14.5M, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Knowledge of simple mechanical stress, structural, thermal and tolerance analysis
• Strong organizational & problem-solving skills
• Ability to work within the trade space defined (cost / schedule / technology)
• Demonstrated ability to weigh reasonable risks and make progress in the face of uncertainty
• Good communication skills, written and oral, with an emphasis on documenting rationale for design choices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the design requirements of electronic equipment (e.g. familiarity with material and tolerance requirements for these types of products)
• Experience in the capture of electronic schematics and electrical diagrams
• Experience and training in the development of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts including component placement, trace routing & design verification.
• Familiarity with management tools such as Microsoft Project to track task status
• Experience with rapid prototyping tools and use of quick-turn prototyping vendors
• Experience in light fabrication of prototype, proof-of-concept models, or mock-ups of designed parts

This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii)a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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