Mechanical Engineer

Temposonics, LLC; Cary, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee development opportunities

Job summary

Temposonics, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Cary, NC to strengthen the Sensor’s market leadership through customer-focused mechanical design. You will work on new product introductions, optimize performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost targets.

Ideal candidates have 3–8 years of related experience, strong CAD skills (Autodesk Inventor), and expertise in GD&T (ASME Y14.5). Travel may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–8 years of related job experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling (Autodesk Inventor).
• Hands-on with CAD vault systems for revision control.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) and ISO standards.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Designs mechanical components for sensor housings and elements.
• Leads NPI projects and mechanical design efforts.
• Performs FEA/thermal analysis, prototyping, and debugging.
• Manages DV testing protocols (shock, vibration, IP, HALT).
• Coordinates DFx activities and BOM/document updates.
• Collaborates with vendors and manufacturing for DFM.

Skills

Years of experience

3D CAD modeling

Autodesk Inventor

GD&T ASME Y14.5

CAD Vault

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

ERP systems

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer

Cary, NC, Cary, NC, US

Join Temposonics – A Global Leader in Sensing Technology

Temposonics is a leading innovator in advanced sensing technologies, delivering high-precision position and speed measurement solutions for automation and safety-critical systems. Our cutting-edge sensors and transmitters help drive performance and minimize downtime in a wide range of industrial, mobile hydraulics, and process technology applications.

With a continually expanding product portfolio and a strong commitment to regional customer support, we work closely with clients to deliver customized solutions that boost productivity and operational success.

Our success is rooted in outstanding product quality, hands-on expertise, and a passion for innovation. We invest heavily in research, development, and production to create next-generation sensor systems that meet evolving industry needs.

Since April 2021, Temposonics has been part of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interconnect products. As part of the Amphenol family, we offer customers and employees access to a broader range of technologies, resources, and opportunities.

More Reasons to Join the Team

At Temposonics, you’ll find a highly collaborative, team-focused environment where every employee matters. We believe that only by working together can we achieve our ultimate goal: total customer satisfaction and long-term success for everyone.

Your satisfaction and growth are important to us. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• A progressive 401(k) with a 75% company match on employee contributions up to 6%
• Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Ongoing employee development opportunities to help you advance your skills and career

Come join a team where your contributions make a and your future is a priority.

As a Mechanical Engineer, the goal is the position is to strengthen the Sensor’s market leader position by customer-focused and goal-oriented mechanical design incorporating time and cost targets. Continuous improvement of product design for performance, quality, manufacturability and cost.

Major Areas of Accountability

• New Product Introduction (NPI) & Mechanical Component Design
• Develops mechanical component designs under commercial, technical specifications, and internal design standards.
• Leads the design and development of sensor housings and sensing element components for new products (NPI) and product improvements.
• Conducts advanced analysis, simulation (including finite element analysis - FEA, and thermal analysis), prototyping, and debugging.
• Manages and executes Design Verification (DV) testing protocols, including shock and vibration (shock & vibe) testing, Ingress Protection (IP) testing, Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT), and ultimate failure testing.
• Focuses on product cost targets and coordinates the procurement of prototype components.
• Manages product release, configuration documentation (including BOMs and drawings), and ERP updates.
• Drives continuous engineering and Engineering Change Order (ECO) control.

Adherence to Engineering Processes & Quality Standards

• Adheres to internal engineering design processes and quality management systems by maintaining:
• Project documentation and design records.
• Project timelines and milestones.
• Peer reviews and structured design reviews (such as DFMEA).
• Clear cross-functional and cross-division communication.
• Ensures strict adherence to ASME Y14.5 standards (GD&T) and ISO quality standards (such as ISO 9001).

Project Management & Execution

• Manages design project segments for standard series products, custom products, and product modifications.
• Actively participates in system-level and detailed mechanical design.
• Creates, monitors, and controls project timelines, resource utilization, and product cost targets.
• Collaborates closely with outside vendors and manufacturing partners to source prototypes and ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM).

Internal and External Technical Support

• Provides hands-on manufacturing support for product release, tooling development, testing solutions, troubleshooting, and continuous engineering.
• Maintains close collaboration with manufacturing and operations to support strategic initiatives, including production automation and automated sensor testing.
• Provides material support, assisting with vendor selection, evaluation, and qualification of alternative material solutions.
• Supports Technical Marketing and Sales with technical product specifications, product customization, and joint customer visits for technology viability assessments.
• Assists Service and Repair departments with customer troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis visits.
• Serves as a source of technical expertise for the worldwide engineering group.
• Performs competitive analysis and benchmarking of mechanical and sensor technologies.

Training & Knowledge Transfer

Develops and provides training to Manufacturing, Technical Marketing, and Sales on:

• New and existing sensor products (e.g., Temposonics product lines).
• Current and emerging technical and industry standards.

Quality Compliance

• Knows and applies the division’s quality policy and procedures of ISO 9001 as it relates to the area of responsibility and the organization.
• Follows all standard operating procedures as prescribed and notifies appropriate personnel of any non-conformance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or relevant experience.

Experience & Skills:

3 to 8 years of related job experience.

• Experience with electronic component packaging in an R&D environment within the Control or Sensors Industry.
• Proven team member involvement in structured New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, with preferred use of Autodesk Inventor.
• Hands-on experience using a CAD vault system (such as Autodesk Vault) for revision control.
• Deep understanding and application of ASME Y14.5 standards (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - GD&T) and ISO standards.
• Project management experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with ERP systems is desirable.
• Proficient in the English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions and technical documents.
• Ability to make informed decisions with available data.
• Ability to organize and perform multi-task workloads.
• Strong customer orientation and active team participation.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Systematic problem solving (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, 8D).
• Perseverance and curiosity.

Physical Demands (U.S. only)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Temposonics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer