Position Title: Mechanical Engineer – Proof of Concept Auto LED Lighting
Location: Southfield, MI
Pay Range: $110,000 – $130,000
Shift: 1st
Job Description:
- Design and build proof of concepts with the latest technology
- Mechanical integration of PCB assemblies in molded plastic or stamped housing
- Design mechanical portion of products with team members
- Develop designs and engineering details from general concepts, create BOM
- Work with new suppliers to integrate their technology and see how it best fits with Methode products
- Work with Sales to support customer visits and explain in depth Methode products and your innovation ideas
- Make technical customer presentation on Methode products
- Directly interact with Manufacturing plant to understand manufacturability
- View and modify CAD models (CATIA, NX or any CAD software) as needed
- Make samples that represent concepts
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer or equivalent, Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer with automotive electronics packaging, interior and exterior lighting experience preferred
- Ability to use one of the CAD software packages (CREO/CATIA/NX/SOLIDWORK) to view and cut sections
- Strong background in automotive electronics mechanical packaging and interconnection technology
- Experience in HMI preferred
- Experience Fabrication tools, 3D printing and(or) Maker BOT resources preferred
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent people skills, ability to work well with global teams
- Ability to travel up to 15% travel within the US and Mexico