Mechanical Engineer 3, New Product Development

We are seeking a highly qualified Mechanical Engineer to play a crucial role in developing and launching innovative high-voltage components. This position involves owning the design analysis and validation of critical systems such as Busbars and wire harnesses and leading projects from concept to production. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet rigorous performance safety and manufacturing specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development:Specify design and develop high-voltage components including BUSBARs and wire harnesses using advanced CAD software to view detailed models and engineering drawings.
• Analysis & Simulation:work with FEA analysis to provide input on model setup/assumptions and interpret results for Moldflow thermal and mechanical (stress/strain) simulations to validate designs.
• Technical Documentation:Utilize detailed understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) methods applying them to detailed designs and ensuring all technical documentation and drawings comply with relevant industry standards (e.g. ASME ANSI).
• Materials Expertise:Apply functional knowledge of material properties and their application to component design testing and validation processes.
• Project Leadership:Manage cross-functional projects guiding teams (e.g. design manufacturing R&D procurement) to achieve project results on time and within budget.
• Communication:Clearly articulate complex concepts and present analysis results and project solutions to diverse audiences including technical leads senior leaders and clients.
• Continuous Improvement:Identify opportunities to improve product design or function and stay current with the latest advancements in mechanical engineering technologies and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Education:Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience:Minimum of 7 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Technical Skills:
  • Demonstrated design capability in specifying designing and developing BUSBARs BDUs or similar high-voltage components.
  • Proficiency in functional CAD software (Catia or UG) with the ability to read and manipulate existing data online.
  • Some knowledge of FEA analysis (Moldflow thermal mechanical).
  • Detailed understanding and application capability of GD&T methods.
  • Functional knowledge of material properties and their application.
  • Soft Skills:Strong presentation and communication skills demonstrated experience managing projects and cross-functional teams and a proactive willingness to learn and adapt.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed cable and connector design.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of an ECN/PCN (Engineering Change Notification/Product Change Notification) process.

Why Join Us

• Work on innovative programs that shape the future of transportation and industrial power management.
• Join a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within a global leader.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorshipnow or in the futurefor this role.

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $108000 - $158000. This position is eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Metrics and level of participation are determined annually.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics 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.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties.

Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical Dental Vision Hearing Life & Disability insurance a wellness program and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program and participation in the Companys 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.