SUMMARY OF POSITION: As a Mechanical Engineer specializing in the mechanical design of power electronics, your primary focus will be the design and development of magnetic components, ensuring they meet both technical specifications and customer expectations. Collaborating closely with sales and application engineering teams, you'll translate customer needs into practical solutions, with a strong emphasis on thermal management, structural integrity, and design documentation. Your responsibilities will include: 
     • Magnetic Component Design: Develop innovative magnetic components optimized for size, weight, efficiency, and thermal performance, while adhering to customer specifications and industry standards. 

     • Thermal Analysis: Conduct simulations and experimental testing to ensure efficient heat dissipation and prevent thermal-related failures, considering real-world operating conditions. 
     • Structural Design: Design robust mechanical structures to withstand vibrations, shock, and other environmental stresses, ensuring component longevity and reliability. 
     • Material Selection: Evaluate and select materials with appropriate magnetic properties, thermal conductivity, and mechanical strength, considering cost-effectiveness and manufacturability. 

     • Prototyping and Testing: Build and test prototypes to validate designs and ensure compliance with performance specifications, documenting results, and making necessary adjustments. 
     • Production and Customer Drawings: Create detailed production drawings and customer-facing documentation that clearly communicates design specifications, tolerances, and assembly instructions. 
     • Collaboration: Work closely with electrical engineers and other stakeholders to integrate magnetic components into power electronic systems, ensuring seamless communication and efficient collaboration. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your mechanical engineering expertise in the exciting field of power electronics, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies while ensuring customer satisfaction through meticulous design and comprehensive documentation.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES (End Results Expected): 
1. 3D Modelling and 2D Drawings: 

     • You'll be proficient in using CAD software to create accurate and detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of magnetic components. 
     • These drawings will be crucial for manufacturing, assembly, and quality control processes, and they must adhere to the company's Design Standards to ensure consistency and clarity. 
2. Documented Work Instructions: 

     • You'll develop comprehensive work instructions that outline the step-by-step procedures for manufacturing, assembling, and testing magnetic components. 
     • These instructions must be clear, concise, and easy to follow, ensuring that production teams can consistently produce components that meet design specifications and quality standards. 
3. Accuracy and Consistency: 

     • Precision is paramount in this role. You'll maintain a high level of accuracy and consistency in all your work, from design drawings to work instructions. 
     • This meticulous approach minimizes errors, ensures component reliability, and contributes to the overall efficiency of the production process. 
4. Self-Discipline and Motivation: 

     • You'll be a self-starter with excellent time management skills, able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively. 
     • You'll also be committed to maintaining a safe and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols, and contributing to a clean and efficient workspace.

5. Teamwork: 
     • Collaboration is key. You'll work effectively within a team environment, sharing knowledge, contributing ideas, and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals. 
     • You'll communicate clearly and respectfully with team members, fostering a positive and productive work atmosphere. 

6. Continuous Improvement: 
     • You'll embrace a mindset of continuous improvement, actively seeking ways to enhance processes, optimize designs, and increase efficiency. 
     • You'll contribute to a culture of innovation, suggesting new ideas and approaches that benefit the company and its customers. 

In essence, this Mechanical Engineer role calls for a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong work ethic, a commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit. You'll play a vital role in the design, development, and production of magnetic components, ensuring they meet the highest technical and customer expectations. 

     PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: 

          • Engineering, Marketing and Laboratory Technicians in Bourns USA 
          • Sales Force and FAE’s USA 

          • PLM, and GM 
          • Production sites in Europe, Mexico, and Asia

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS: 
EDUCATION: 
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

     • More than 4 years’ experience in mechanical design of power electronics (industry or academia) 

     • Experience with SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical 

     • Strong knowledge of mechanical design in electronic systems 

     • Familiarity with 3D printing, standard electronic lab equipment 

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must be a capable motivator and possess the ability to effectively communicate, present, and recommend ideas and solutions. Success comes from the ability to develop strong relationships with the “engineering group” internally and with our “customers”

COMMUNICATIONS:

Excellent English required to communicate instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees and customers. Any other language is an asset.  Excellent written skills in English required to issue instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees and customers via letters, memos, graphs, charts, etc.

SCHEDULING AND PLANNING:

     • Project Management

     • Reporting on Project Progress

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Lab operators will take care of sample building and testing. However some hands on experience of soldering and electronic test equipment would be of benefit

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The working environment is office based. There will be some work with the lab operators in the sample and test laboratory. Also a degree of travel for a few days per month can be expected.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
This job description covers the most critical, but not all responsibilities of this role. As the job evolves, the duties and responsibilities could change, based on the needs of the business as determined by the Applications Director or General Manager of the Power Division.

SALARY RANGE:

$73,000 - $110,000