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Location: On site  Minneapolis, MN

Job Summary:

• This Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position will develop and maintain enclosures for embedded electronics systems on transport refrigeration units that are produced by Client.
• Enclosures will be for automotive graded analog & digital electronic devices, controllers, displays, , communication systems, and related components for Client NA/EMEA.
• This role will provide engineering support for a wide variety of Client product platforms and will also offer the right candidate the opportunity to utilize their current skills and develop new ones by working on a diverse set of technologies.

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):

• Creating detailed designs for enclosures using CAD software, considering factors like size, shape, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Choosing appropriate materials based on the enclosure's intended use, considering factors like strength, durability, cost, and environmental resistance.
• Evaluating the enclosure's structural integrity using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to ensure it can withstand anticipated loads and environmental conditions.
• Designing for proper heat dissipation to prevent overheating of components, potentially using heat sinks, fans, or other cooling solutions.
• Ensuring the enclosure effectively shields against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) to prevent malfunctions.
• Maintaining manufacturing instructions, drawings, and specifications for the enclosures

Education and/or Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) and at least 5 years of hardware development work experience is required.

• Strong background with rugged PCB enclosure design for automotive/industrial applications (IP67/IP69, etc.)
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Creo)
• Basic understanding of injection molding and mold construction.
• Strong understanding of material science, manufacturing processes, and structural analysis
• Experience with thermal management and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Ability to develop cooperative working relationships with cross-functional teams, (program manager, manufacturing, service, training, supply/product management, sales, etc.)
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Project).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.