Mechanical Engineer, R&D

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Hillsboro Upper Village (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Flex time

Job summary

ams OSRAM in Hillsboro, NH, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support automotive lighting product development, testing, and manufacturing engineering activities. This role offers hands-on experience in mechanical design, prototyping, validation testing, data analysis, and cross-functional engineering support in a manufacturing and R&D environment.

The Mechanical Engineer will work with R&D, optical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, purchasing and product engineering teams, performing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing preferred.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical design, prototyping, validation testing, data analysis, and cross-functional engineering support in a manufacturing and R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design and evaluation of automotive lighting products, components, housings, brackets, and assemblies.
• Create and revise 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, mechanical specifications, and bills of material.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance-stack analysis, and design-for-manufacturing and assembly principles.
• Support material and process selection for molded plastics, stamped metal, die-cast, machined, sealed, and thermally managed components.
• Assist with prototype builds, fit and function assessments, dimensional inspection, and mechanical performance testing.
• Plan and conduct validation testing, including vibration, shock, thermal, environmental, ingress-protection, durability, and mechanical-load evaluations as applicable.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA activities, root-cause investigations, and failure analysis of product or manufacturing issues.
• Work with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams on tooling, part feasibility, manufacturability, process capability, and corrective actions.
• Support process optimization and continuous-improvement initiatives for product assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare and update test reports, engineering drawings, specifications, technical documentation, and engineering-change records.
• Collaborate with R&D, optical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and product engineering teams.
• Perform hands-on lab work, data analysis, engineering calculations, and structured problem solving.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

DFMEA

data analysis

engineering calculations

problem solving

cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leading lighting manufacturer in North America and a worldwide leader in lighting solutions. Our Automotive Lighting division in North America is #1 in aftermarket retail and a key partner for OEM manufacturers. Our Hillsboro location is the North America Automotive Division Headquarters, which manufactures and distributes automotive lighting components worldwide.

The Mechanical Engineer will support automotive lighting product development, testing, and manufacturing engineering activities. This role offers hands-on experience in mechanical design, prototyping, validation testing, data analysis, and cross-functional engineering support in a manufacturing and R&D environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the mechanical design and evaluation of automotive lighting products, components, housings, brackets, and assemblies.
• Create and revise 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, mechanical specifications, and bills of material.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance-stack analysis, and design-for-manufacturing and assembly principles.
• Support material and process selection for molded plastics, stamped metal, die-cast, machined, sealed, and thermally managed components.
• Assist with prototype builds, fit and function assessments, dimensional inspection, and mechanical performance testing.
• Plan and conduct validation testing, including vibration, shock, thermal, environmental, ingress-protection, durability, and mechanical-load evaluations as applicable.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA activities, root-cause investigations, and failure analysis of product or manufacturing issues.
• Work with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams on tooling, part feasibility, manufacturability, process capability, and corrective actions.
• Support process optimization and continuous-improvement initiatives for product assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare and update test reports, engineering drawings, specifications, technical documentation, and engineering-change records.
• Collaborate with R&D, optical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and product engineering teams.
• Perform hands-on lab work, data analysis, engineering calculations, and structured problem solving.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical background.
• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing preferred.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Schedules: Full Time

Work Model: On-Site

Job Shift: Flex time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: AMSL Halogen&Auxiliary Development Hillsboro