Mechanical Engineer, R&D

OSRAM SYLVANIA INC., Wilmington, USA; Hillsborough (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OSRAM SYLVANIA INC. in Hillsborough, NH, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (R&D) to support automotive lighting product development, testing, and manufacturing engineering activities.

This role provides hands-on experience in mechanical design, prototyping, validation testing, data analysis, and cross-functional engineering support in a manufacturing and R&D environment. The candidate will work with R&D, optical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams to drive design reviews,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design, evaluation, and assemblies for automotive lighting products.
• Create and revise 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Assist with prototype builds, tests, and dimensional inspection.
• Plan validation testing including vibration, thermal, and environmental tests.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA, and root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on tooling and manufacturability.
• Support process optimization and documentation of test reports and specs.
• Perform hands-on lab work and engineering calculations.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

Mechanical design

Prototype testing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities: Mechanical Engineer, R&D (24432)

Requisition ID24432-Posted10/05/2026

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. As a specialist in Digital Photonics, we combine technological excellence with state-of-the-art global manufacturing capabilities to offer our customers the broadest portfolio of digital emitter and sensor technologies. Globally, our teams develop groundbreaking solutions aligned with societal megatrends like intelligent mobility, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, smart health, and robotics.

At ams OSRAM, employees are part of a highly innovative, international technology environment. Diverse teams, a high degree of ownership, and exciting challenges provide the opportunity to grow, develop, and make a real difference. Because behind our innovations are people who carry something special inside and who bring their unique strengths to work every day.

Show the world what you are made of.

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.