Mechanical Engineer

MC Assembly; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electronics manufacturing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead complex hardware designs. The role requires guiding team members, achieving technical milestones, and ensuring collaboration with system architects. Successful candidates will have a strong background in engineering principles, design innovation, and mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with 401K and company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Tuition reimbursement for professional development

Comprehensive Medical HRA Plan

Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with engineering drawings, BOMs, and material properties.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and validation of complex mechanical products.
• Supervise chassis and PCB mechanical layouts.
• Communicate technical aspects to internal and external customers.

Skills

Tolerance Analysis

DFM

Serviceability

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification

Tools

3D CAD

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

About Us: At SMTC Corporation, our purpose is to enhance people's lives and our world every day. Join us in this exciting journey as a Quality Engineer, making a significant impact on the manufacturing of cutting-edge electronics products. We're dedicated to excellence and innovation, and we're seeking an enthusiastic professional to contribute to our mission.

Benefits Highlights

• Competitive salary package with 401K and company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Comprehensive Medical HRA Plan
• Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance, and more.
  
  

Job Summary

Lead highly complex mechanical hardware designs for customer or innovation projects. Responsible for ensuring technical milestones are achieved. Responsible for guiding other team members' designs and leads technical design reviews. Ensures specification requirements input and design outputs align. This engineer will have demonstrated experience at releasing products into a production environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leader in developing and validating complex mechanical products that are required across all Business Units.
• Leads/supervises chassis and PCB mechanical layouts utilizing standard tools
• Directs all aspects of mechanical design with minimal supervision
• Mentors/coaches/trains engineers with less experience
• Partners with system architects to review and clarify design requirements and define the appropriate mechanical/thermal architecture.
• Expertly assemble prototypes, and verifies form/fit/function.
• Work with and manage external component suppliers/manufacturers and provide input to their product roadmaps
• Communicates technical aspects of a project effectively to internal and external customers.
• Define design innovations and potential patentable solutions
• Leads resolution of complex design issues and manages design trade-offs
  
  

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).
  
  

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Detailed knowledge (with moderate complexity) of Industry or specific sector, regulatory and safety standards.
• Broad knowledge developing high complexity projects that have required one of more of Mechanical Engineering Design specializations or competencies: Tolerance Analysis, DFM, Serviceability
• Detailed knowledge and use of key development tools and design standards: 3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis, Tolerances, Manufacturing Principles, Interference Checks
  
  

EDUCATION

• BS Degree in a related Engineering discipline required.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification preferred.
  
  

Experience

• 1-3 years hands-on, relevant experience
• Experience with creating engineering drawings, BOMs and product specifications
• Knowledge of material properties, heat treatment, and surface finish
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and/or hands-on experience with machine shop tools
  
  

SMTC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected status.

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