Senior Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead full-lifecycle mechanical design and analysis for sealed electronics enclosures, vacuum-compatible assemblies, and precision sensor platforms.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (vacuum/sealed systems)
Builds
Sealed electronics enclosures, vacuum-compatible assemblies, precision sensor platforms
Domain
Industrial instrumentation, vacuum technology, semiconductor manufacturing, life sciences
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
FEA simulation (ANSYS), thermal management in vacuum, IP67/IP68 sealing design, gasket selection, structural load testing, field failure analysis, cost-reduction initiatives
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration with electrical/firmware teams, Agile sprint planning, PCB layout co-design
Technologies
ANSYS
Responsibilities
Lead full-lifecycle mechanical design and analysis for sealed electronics enclosures, vacuum-compatible assemblies, and precision sensor platforms; Design products to meet IP67/IP68 ingress protection standards including gasket selection and sealing geometry; Develop thermal control strategies for sensitive electronic components and sensor assemblies; Perform steady-state and transient simulation using FEA tools to validate designs; Design for thermal management in vacuum environments including conduction-dominant heat transfer paths; Define and execute mechanical validation plans including environmental testing, sealing verification, and structural load testing; Support sustaining engineering efforts including field failure analysis, component obsolescence management, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
