Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Sensata Technologies; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Sensata Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for the North America Automotive High-Voltage Engineering team in Attleboro, MA. You will design contactor solutions for electric vehicle applications and manage customer relationships, ensuring alignment with customer specs and Sensata roadmaps.

You will lead mechanical design activities on cross-functional NPD teams, maintain drawings and specs, and collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to prototype and validate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing tasks.
• Strong communication, organization and time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities on cross-functional New Product Development teams.
• Interact with customers to solicit specifications, schedule expectations and budget.
• Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications).
• Assist with design prototype builds and production validation with manufacturing, quality and supply.
• Ensure designs align with Sensata's engineering standards and roadmaps.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Organization & time mgmt

Ethics & integrity

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer within the North America Automotive High-Voltage Engineering team. The position focuses on designing and developing contactor solutions for electric vehicle applications, working closely with North American automotive customers and suppliers. The engineer will independently manage customer relationships while ensuring designs align with both customer requirements and Sensata’s global engineering standards and technology roadmaps.

General Responsibilities

• Leverages engineering fundamentals and organization to make sound decisions on complex technical issues
• Detailed understanding of market and implications for business
• Proactively challenge and drives the organization to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering design
• Product Strategy participant and driver
• Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications)
• Direct interaction with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget
• Corrosion research and welding characterization & has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer
• Advanced knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding, and forming. Basic knowledge of core manufacturing processes
• Lead mechanical design activities while participating on cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) teams
• Assist with design prototype builds and production validation activities in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply
• Familiarity with design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

#LI-SK1 Base Salary Range: $104,560.00 - $143,770.00 At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

SmarterTogether Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 18,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets.

Note to applicants for positions in the United States: Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Diversity Statement We are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging and respect every day. We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from. Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table. Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.