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Mechanical Engineer


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Job ID:

291996

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Grand Rapids, MI, United States 
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Posted:

02.01.2025
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Job Description:

Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams in the development of new solutions.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical background with the ability to understand and guide analyses and offer solutions related to mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems. Types of analysis include thermal, fluid, structural, and power.
  • Develop and maintain traceability matrices to ensure all customer requirements are met throughout the design and development process.
  • Familiarity with DO-160 and equivalent MIL-STD-810 tests to ensure the processor CCA can withstand environmental challenges such as salt fog and fluid susceptibility.
  • Create complex mechanical designs and execute layouts for multiple products
  • Demonstrated ability in packaging electrical components such as Circuit Cards, Connectors, and cables, including design, integration and validation in rugged environments including ground & avionics
  • Demonstrated ability in developing, integrating, and validating mechanical, and electro-mechanical designs
  • Lead the mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of designs
  • Experience in the design of additive manufactured parts, machined parts, weldments, sheet metal parts, and cable assemblies
  • Lead thermal, vibration, and electrical bonding analyses to ensure the integrity and reliability of the processor CCA.
  • Conduct design to cost initiatives to optimize product value while maintaining performance standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical engineering perspectives into overall product development.

Work Experience
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in mechanical engineering, specifically in the aerospace or defense industry.
  • Experience with electronics packaging
  • Proven track record of successful mechanical design and analysis in processor CCA development.
  • Strong understanding of thermal dynamics, structural analysis, and electrical bonding principles.
  • Experience with design to cost strategies and customer requirement traceability.
  • Proficient in using CAD software and engineering analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and other relevant military and aerospace standards.
  • Familiarity with hermetic package design a plus
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information effectively.
  • Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFMA) experience