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R&D Mechanical Engineer

R&D Mechanical Engineer

CompanyKeysight Technologies, Inc.
LocationColorado Springs, CO, USA
Salary$103650 – $172740
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • BS/MSME or applicable experience and education
  • Experience using 3D CAD and mechanical simulation tools
  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplined team environment
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on challenging tasks
  • Great aptitude for engineering analysis and solutions
  • Interest and aptitude in hands-on work required during the prototyping process. Comfort using hand tools (such as screwdrivers, files, and soldering irons) and basic hacking and reworking processes
  • Strong working knowledge of engineering calculations and principles
  • Strong communication and planning skills
  • Passion to continuously investigate new technologies, tools, and processes that apply to electronic product design
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong communication and documentation skills, ability to collaborate cross-functionally with a team-oriented mindset
  • Basic understanding of material selection and manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

  • Use 3D CAD tools to design and fully model new electronic products
  • Use 2D CAD drawing tools to document part designs for manufacturing
  • Own the mechanical architecture and cooling of new products and support the design team with available options as problems and tradeoffs arise.
  • Own the mechanical aspects of printed circuit boards, including board outline, mounting holes, connectors, mechanical part placement, heat sinks, and component height and placement restrictions.
  • Design RF and discrete-wire cable harnesses for internal and external interconnections.
  • Design product labels that meet Keysight’s branding and industrial design requirements.
  • Apply mechanical engineering skillset to all phases of the product design process, including design, validation, prototyping, evaluation, and testing
  • Utilize simulation software tools when necessary to analyze stress and heat transfer of virtual designs.
  • Ensure designs meet Keysight’s quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements
  • Document design decisions, learnings, and test results
  • Consult with organizations outside of R&D to ensure product designs meet marketing, manufacturing, and other business goals
  • Learn and understand Keysight’s supply chain and work with new and preferred suppliers to support design goals

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 4-5 years of mechanical design experience
  • Some Electrical Engineering course work (circuit theory, logic circuits), and overall interest in electronic devices and systems
  • Experience with machining, molding, soldering, circuit board fabrication and assembly processes
  • Experience designing or working with electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Basic understanding of RF shielding
  • Experience with manufacturing process and quality control
  • Basic understanding of DFM (design for manufacturing) and DSA (design for assembly) principles
  • PCB design experience involving collaboration with EE’s through the design life cycle