Mechanical Design Engineer I

Description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits' products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits' sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Design Engineer I is responsible for performing mechanical design of RF and microwave components and equipment such as connectorized products, surface mount and plug in products and is required to use innovative skills and design software, i.e. AutoCAD, Draftsight, and Solidworks. The Mechanical Design Engineer I will work on problems of moderate scope where data analysis is required for evaluation of identifiable factors and exercises engineering judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine the appropriate action.

Additionally, the Mechanical Design Engineer I will network with senior internal members and external personnel to complete tasks of a specific area of expertise, must have theoretical knowledge of tolerance analysis, usage of various metals, plastic and elastomers and must be a developing professional, apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

Salary Range: $75,600 - $90,000 per year

Job Function:

• Design Mechanical parts for surface mounted or through hole insertion. Design mechanical enclosures / housings for electronic circuits for custom built or per standard requirements defined in the regulatory electronic packaging standards.
• Provide mechanical design inputs for PCB and ceramic substrates during design phase.
• Creating, outlines and case styles of models developed by the Electrical Engineering Team and by PFG group for all PFG products, with routinely added Cable assemblies of various types by SCD group.
• Provide details for Bill of Materials of all mechanical components (e.g. case, covers. enclosures, packing material, fasteners or other mechanical hardware, etc.) to model designers to include in BOM.
• Introducing new Carrier Tapes for SMT products or new packing materials, which are needed, where our currently designed tapes and packing scheme cannot meet requirements.
• Updating existing Outlines/case styles/Mechanical component designs or any other associated documentation as result of any design errors, manufacturing process accommodation, sub-contractors or customers' requests.
• Ordering Mechanical parts for prototypes from the machine shop or from outside sources.
• Understands ISO awareness. Participate in internal and external audits.
• Develop proficiency using the ERP tool and PLM tool.
• Prepared to put efforts to keep basic Mechanical Engineering knowledge updated.
• Aptitude in following procedures defined in various documents ex. following design rules and following Company procedures (CPs)
• Demonstrate full understanding of standard MCL assembly and manufacturing methods.
• Demonstrate full understanding of various Mech design associated standard governed by EIA, IPC, MIL standards, etc.
• Ability to design/select packing material for finished products.
• Demonstrate productive results with quality output in specific job functions, task and responsibilities stipulated above.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar field of study.
• 1-2 years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical Engineer.
• Must be familiar with design and drafting practices using CAD software like Autocad, Draftsight, and Solid works.
• Must have a basic understanding of connectorized products, surface mount products and printed circuit board manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, strong in building relationships, team player, dynamic, and creative with the ability to work on their own initiative.
• Desire to excel in a high volume, multiple simultaneous project and tight deadline environment.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate responses to drawing requests and any questions/queries in relation to job tasks.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Programs, Adobe Acrobat, etc.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct.

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management's discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.