Mechanical Design Engineer

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13111 - Oil Gas SensorWise - Houston, TX 77042 US (Primary)

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq : SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market.

Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors.

Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Mechanical Engineer

Summary of position :

This is an on-site position in Houston, Texas. This position is responsible for product design through detail layouts to achieve a workable design or assembly.

These designs are mainly related to Wire line and MWD type instruments or some down hole tools. Performs detail analysis of concepts through finite Element Analysis or other means and verifies the design performance through empirical means.

Build the prototype design and verify its performance through additional testing. Incorporate the final design into upper assemblies if required and perform final qualification and testing of overall assembly.

Provide novel approaches for engineering new products and suggest improvements to existing product lines. Lead other designers and technicians during the design and development phase of the project.

Essential functions and duties :

• Develops a detailed understanding of required design through research and study of prior art of available literature.
• Performs design layout for mechanical parts and assemblies through Auto-Cad or Solid Works.
• Works with engineering team to select the primary and alternative concept for prototype development.
• Conducts detailed analysis and testing to evaluate design approaches.
• Provides detail drawings when applicable and leads project designers to complete remaining work to complete the detail design.
• Completes the product assembly and evaluation through final testing.
• Conducts final design reviews of new products prior to transfer to manufacturing and solicits suggestions for improvement in manufacturing engineering.
• Ensures that all products related information such as BOMs, drawings, procedures, etc. are in place in time for product manufacturing engineering.
• Conducts failure analysis of the existing designs and suggests improvements and design changes.

Non-essential functions and duties :

• Works with vendors as needed and guides them through final testing.
• Follows all safety and health guidelines / rules for the company.
• Follows the 5S procedures for the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to ensure the individual with disabilities can perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience related to mechanical design.
• Emphasis on Wire line / MWD tools, specialty in machine design experience.
• FEA modeling capability.
• Masters in Mechanical Engineering a plus.
• Understanding of drafting standard Y14.5 and GD&T.
• Excellent technical and leadership skills.
• Hands-on exposure to mechanical assemblies and repair.
• Minimum of 5 years experience using Solidworks.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret training documents, safety rules, and procedural documents.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills verbal and written.

Mathematical skills :

• The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of solid modeling and drafting software.

Reasoning ability :

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical skills in engineering and design analysis and testing.

Work environment :

• Must be able to type on a computer for 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to use a computer monitor, computer mouse and computer keyboard for at least 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to adapt to frequent changes to work processes.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Veteran / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

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