Mechanical Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to apply engineering principles across the life cycle of solid-state and electromechanical products, performing new development and supporting legacy devices in a fast-paced environment.

You will conduct 3-D modeling, detailed mechanical design, validation, and qualification for power, analog, and digital products, while evaluating thermal and structural performance and managing BOMs and documentation. Travel 10–15% to Binghamton, NY might be required.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in electronics and electromechanical packaging.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Expertise with AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost reduction.
• SolidWorks and Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform 3-D modeling, detailed mechanical design, troubleshooting, validation, and qualification of power, analog, and digital products.
• Analyze packaging power electronics and data acquisition electronics for harsh environments.
• Develop technical reports, cost estimates, BOMs, and design documentation; manage configuration control.
• Interface with customers for design, integration, troubleshooting and field support.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations; participate in design reviews.
• Provide design leadership and coaching in engineering practices; work in a design-build team to meet specifications, manufacturability, cost targets, and schedule targets.

Skills

Electronics packaging

3D modeling

Finite element analysis

Thermal analysis

Communication skills

Design leadership

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer applies knowledge of engineering principles across the life cycle of solid-state and electromechanical products. Responsibilities include new development activities as well as support of legacy products. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work in an aggressive, fast-paced and flexible engineering environment.

• Analyzes customer requirements and performs 3-D modeling, detailed mechanical design, troubleshooting, validation, and qualification of power, analog, and digital products.
• Has a grasp of packaging power electronics and data acquisition electronics for use in a wide range of harsh electrical and environmental conditions.
• Has knowledge of various material properties and use, fabrication methods (mold, machine, bend, 3-D print), surface coatings, finishes, adhesives, lubricants, and enclosure environmental sealing.
• Performs finite element analysis, thermal analysis, and flow analysis activities to manage weight, fatigue, resonance, and thermal performance.
• Provides advice, troubleshooting, and product support during the entire life cycle from initial specification to full production and field support.
• Develops technical reports and documentation; prepares technical proposals and cost estimates. Develops and manages BOMs and design documentation; performs configuration control activities.
• Interfaces and visits customers in support of design, integration, troubleshooting and field support.
• Prepares and delivers technical presentations and participates in design reviews.
• Provides design leadership, coaching, and support in the effective use of engineering practices to analyze, specify, design, document, and test products.
• Works cooperatively in a design build team environment with goals of specification compliance, manufacturability, testability, achieving cost targets and schedule adherence.
• Evaluates and recommends tools, training, and suppliers to advance engineering capability.
• Researches, recommends, and develops technologies, processes, and methods to meet and advance both customer and AMETEK goals.
• Must be personable, possess good communications skills, both written and oral, and be comfortable presenting before an audience.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in electronics and electromechanical packaging.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, including EXCEL and PowerPoint.
• Expertise with SolidWorks™ suite of design tools preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with airborne product design, DO-160, and MIL-STD-810 preferred.
• Estimated Travel 10-15%, primarily to our Binghamton, NY facility.
• Physical requirements must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.