What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader position at Programming.com?
Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader
High-Level Responsibilities:
● Design and deliver next generation chassis and cards that meet system product
requirements
● Perform detailed 2D tolerance analysis for complex electro-mechanical assemblies
using spreadsheets and/or 3D tolerance analysis tools such as CETol
● Design and develop innovative mechanical solutions using sheet metal, plastic, and
die-cast that meet EMI, safety, and compliance requirements
● Develop 3D CAD models using Creo or NX
● Create detailed drawings by applying Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning
(GD&T) principles
● Lead resolution of issues by working closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers,
developing mitigation plans, and keeping management informed
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HW, SI, CAD, Thermal, Manufacturing, etc.)
to negotiate requirements and evaluate technical risks and tradeoffs
● Collaborate with thermal engineers to design and implement cooling solutions
● Provide technical design guidance and mentoring for junior engineers
Minimum Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent and 8-12 years of EMS
design experience
● 8 years of relevant experience in design of compute/network products
● Expertise in use of 3D MCAD tools (Creo/NX)
● Experience in performing static and dynamic analysis using tools such as Creo
Simulate or ANSYS
● Expert in tolerance analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and
statistical analysis
● Experience designing sheet metal for high volume production
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● Strong knowledge and understanding of GD&T principles and tolerance analysis
● Demonstrated leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:
● Relevant experience in the mechanical design of computer/networking equipment for
data centers
● Strong knowledge in manufacturing tooling for sheet metal, plastic, and die-casting
● Experience in designing plastic and die-cast parts
● Strong mechanical aptitude
● Mechanism design experience a plus
● Experience in ECO, BOM, and Deviation processes (Agile experience a plus)
● Familiarity with PDMLink (TeamCenter) a plus
● Experience in Model-Based Definition (MBD) a plus
● Excellent team player who is willing to listen, compromise, and work together to find the best solution for the product