The Mechanical Design Engineer collaborates with a local team or integral engineering team on product design which satisfy customer specifications. This process includes design, product validation, completing documentation and executing launch items for production. Complete all related drawings, documentations and release in internal systems.

General Responsibilities

- Assists with static, dynamic design, and analysis of electro-mechanical components
- Performs design verification on original and/or derivative design by collecting empirical data through experimental methods. Manipulate and synthesize the data to make design recommendations based off of the testing
- Participates in feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Work closely with support personnel (technicians and drafting teams) in the preparation of detailed technology selection, conceptual design, detail design and prototyping
- Coordinates failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations
- Has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer Experience / Qualifications
- A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
- Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
- Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
- Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)




- Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Support NPD Design projects

Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel (technicians and drafting teams) in the preparation of detailed technology selection, conceptual design, detail design and prototyping

Development testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch

Resolves problems of limited scope using engineering fundamentals. Executes scripted Design/Process Validation (DV/PV) testing with limited support.

Complete Failure

Analysis investigations and engineering evaluations Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications) and lessons learned

Direct interaction with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget

Advanced learning about in-house and supplier manufacturing technologies

Corrosion research and welding characterization

Proficient understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer

Knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes

Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding and forming.



Basic knowledge of core manufacturing processes (Calibration, Final Function Transfer (FFT), leak testing, welding/soldering, adhesive and gel dispensing)

Basic understanding of design tools such as Matlab and Minitab

Proficient with the use of CAD/3D tools such as Solidworks

Awareness of Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturability

Able to meet tight deadlines and work to targets

Client focus – understanding and meeting clients’ needs.

Problem solving and judgment – ability to assess options and implications in order to identify a solution.

Ability to offer innovative solutions – adapting to change, leading the change process

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Education Requirements: Bachelor's Level Degree in Engineering or Master's

Years of Related Experience: >1 year

License/Certificate Required: No

Driver's License Required: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Language skills: Fluent in English SmarterTogether

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📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Aguascalientes)
🏢 Sensata Technologies
📍 Aguascalientes