Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and support mechanical solutions for automated manufacturing test environments, specifically Automated Test Equipment (ATE), test fixtures, and electromechanical mechanisms for PCBAs and HLAs.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Test Development Engineer
Builds
Turnkey mechanical solutions for automated manufacturing test systems, including manual, semi-automated, and fully automated test equipment.
Domain
Manufacturing Engineering / Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)
Required skills
Mechanical fixture design, Electromechanical systems, SolidWorks, Pneumatic fixture design, Bed-of-Nails fixtures, CNC machining, Tolerance stack-up analysis, DFM/DFA, Prototype development, Supplier management
Preferred skills
Automation integration for inline ATE fixturing, Rapid prototyping, Additive manufacturing
Technologies
SolidWorks, CNC machines, 3D printers
Responsibilities
Design and develop turnkey mechanical solutions for automated manufacturing test systems; Create complete 3D CAD models, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation; Build, assemble, and validate prototype fixtures and mechanical subsystems; Interface with machine shops and fabrication vendors to support fixture production; Partner with cross-functional teams to establish effective test strategies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
