Senior Mechanical Engineer: Richardson, TX (Onsite in office)

Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Richardson, TX (Onsite in office)

W2 Role

Job Description:

Lead hardware development and technical detailed design within the mechanical domain.

Define requirements and create conceptual layouts for product designs using 3D CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks.

Develop detailed drawings for fabrication, ensuring designs align with manufacturing capabilities.

Perform thermal analysis and simulations to evaluate and optimize thermal performance of critical components.

Assist in procurement and support manufacturing production activities.

Facilitate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) by collaborating with internal and external tooling and process development teams.

Work closely with hardware, supply chain, and project management teams to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.

Validate product performance against requirements using design and simulation tools.

Perform assembly-level tolerance analyses to ensure mechanical fit and functional reliability.

Assemble small quantities of prototypes in a lab environment to verify mechanical fit, function, and tolerances.

Design fixtures and implement rapid prototyping techniques to support development and testing.

Create detailed documentation and specifications for prototyping, quoting, and production readiness.

Job Responsibilities:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and shipping commercial products.

Prior experience with designing or supporting outdoor-rated telecommunications equipment is highly desirable.

Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks, with accompanying 2D drafting skills.

Expertise in designing plastic, die-cast, extruded, and machined parts.

Familiarity with printed circuit boards (PCBs) and their mechanical integration.

Experience working with high-volume manufacturing processes.

Knowledge of thermal modeling, simulation, analysis, and testing for electronic equipment, including experience with thermal modeling software such as ANSYS IcePak and Flotherm.

Familiarity with designs for outdoor environments that meet IP65 or similar ratings.

Experience with product safety certifications such as UL, CSA, and CE is preferred.

Strong understanding of various electronic interconnection types and their performance trade-offs.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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