Senior Mechanical Design EngineerThis role is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer within the North America Automotive High-Voltage Engineering team. The position focuses on designing and developing contactor solutions for electric vehicle applications, working closely with North American automotive customers and suppliers. The engineer will independently manage customer relationships while ensuring designs align with both customer requirements and Sensata's global engineering standards and technology roadmaps.General ResponsibilitiesLeverages engineering fundamentals and organization to make sound decisions on complex technical issuesDetailed understanding of market and implications for businessProactively challenge and drives the organization to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering designProduct Strategy participant and driverMaintain product documentation (drawings and specifications)Direct interaction with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budgetCorrosion research and welding characterization & has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transferAdvanced knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processesFamiliarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding, and forming.
Basic knowledge of core manufacturing processesLead mechanical design activities while participating on cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) teamsAssist with design prototype builds and production validation activities in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supplyFamiliarity with design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handlingExperience / QualificationsA university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experienceMust be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demandsStrong communication skills; oral, written and presentationStrong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve resultsStrong personal and professional ethical values and integrityHolds self-accountable to achieving goals and standardsProficient 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 customersBase Salary Range:$104,560.00 - $143,770.00At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only.
Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.