Senior Mechanical Engineer - Outdoor

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin's benefit program

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This role requires advanced engineering skills, focusing on mechanical designs and electromechanical solutions for Garmin's Outdoor or Fitness teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong CAD software capabilities. Join Garmin for a rewarding position with eligibility for comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex mechanical designs as a Master CAD-user.
• Specify and test complex mechanical systems.
• Lead explorations of new technologies and make estimates.

Skills

Master CAD-user

Injection molding knowledge

Mechanical design experience

Problem solving techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for providing advanced engineering skills and project planning for mechanical or electromechanical solutions or systems in our Outdoor or Fitness teams.

Essential Functions

• Able to complete the most difficult tasks as a Master CAD-user including the completion of complex mechanical designs
• Knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining, material requirements, material performance, material limitations, etc.
• Specify test plans, mock up and test complex mechanical systems with complex performance requirements to validate and verify compliance with design requirements
• Manage basic tradeoffs, determine risk mitigation plans, determine project goal/objective feasibility, provide technical input to product development plans/concept documents, and drive process vendors to evaluate complex mechanical designs and understand risk
• Lead explorations of new technologies and make estimates on moderately complex mechanical designs including: tooling, part cost, and design time
• Knowledge of industry and Garmin product qualification tests (environmental and others)
• Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques and offer process improvements and author new procedures

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated knowledge and capability to use CAD software for completing complex mechanical designs
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Electronic packaging design experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

Benefits

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found: Garmin Benefits