Senior Mechanical Engineer - Sealed Enclosures & Thermal

INFICON; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus (10%)

401K match (8%)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

INFICON—an industry leader in instrumentation and sensor technologies—seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in East Syracuse, NY to lead full-lifecycle mechanical design for sealed electronics enclosures and vacuum‑compatible assemblies. You will develop thermal control strategies, run FEA validation, and collaborate with electrical/firmware teams to deliver robust hardware from concept through production.

The role emphasizes coordination with cross‑functional teams, design for manufacturability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle mechanical design and analysis for sealed electronics enclosures, vacuum‑compatible assemblies, and precision sensor platforms.
• Design products to meet IP67 (and up to IP68) ingress protection standards, including gasket selection, sealing geometry, and validation testing protocols.
• Develop thermal control strategies for sensitive electronic components and sensor assemblies requiring tight temperature regulation, including active heating, cooling, and stabilization circuits.
• Perform steady‑state and transient simulation using FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS) to validate designs and predict performance prior to prototyping.
• Design for thermal management in vacuum environments, including conduction‑dominant heat transfer paths, radiation considerations, and material selection for low‑outgassing and high thermal conductivity.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (electrical, firmware, manufacturing, quality) to integrate mechanical solutions into complete product architectures.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to co‑design PCB layouts, component placement strategies, and power dissipation budgets that align with thermal constraints.
• Define and execute mechanical validation plans including environmental testing, sealing verification, and structural load testing.
• Support sustaining engineering efforts including field failure analysis, component obsolescence management, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Participate in Agile sprint planning and cross‑functional design reviews, providing clear technical status updates and driving issues to resolution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

INFICON—an industry leader in instrumentation and sensor technologies—seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in East Syracuse, NY to lead full-lifecycle mechanical design for sealed electronics enclosures and vacuum‑compatible assemblies. You will develop thermal control strategies, run FEA validation, and collaborate with electrical/firmware teams to deliver robust hardware from concept through production.

The role emphasizes coordination with cross‑functional teams, design for manufacturability,