Mechanical Engineer 2 - EV Power & Sensor Solutions

Join Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) as a Mechanical Engineer 2 to support the growth of our automotive EV Power & Sensor solutions. You will design, develop, and test all aspects of mechanical components and sub-systems, product, equipment, and machinery.

Methode Electronics Automotive Group is a leading global developer of User-Interfaces, LED Lighting, Sensors, and Chassis and Powertrain signal/power distribution solutions. Our team of knowledgeable sales, design engineers, and operations personnel across the globe offer expert advice and develop innovative and highly integrated solutions tailored to address our customers' challenges and meet your objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and analyze product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications

• May lead activities concerning product development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems

• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products for relevant industry (such as Automotive, Medical Device, Power Distribution, Sensor)

• Design and implement mechanical products using various CAD and CAE tools

• Evaluate and implement design changes, specifications, and drawing releases

• Guide less experienced engineers and provide support to more experienced engineers

• Conduct product testing and create models and prototypes

• May be involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products

• Engage in product team environments related to mechanical & electrical product design

• Interact with sales personnel and travel to customers and vendors as required

• Other related duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead core team to develop testing plans for each phase of the program

• Understand and be able to lead customers through legal and industry requirement for given products

• Own the integration of other engineering disciplines into the product (electrical, thermal, systems, etc.)

• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products for automotive industry, especially in the electrification segment.

• Support build events at the Methode and customer plant

• Develop engineering best practice and lessons learned documents

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Biomechanical engineering from a four year college or university

• 3+ years of related experience

• Self learning, task oriented, good interpersonal and communication skills

• Knowledge and proficiency with components in electrical transfer

• CAD or equivalent program knowledge, 3D preferred

• Ability to travel up to 20% domestic and international

• Proven ability to overcome obstacles and get results

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in GD&T, FEA analysis (thermal, vibration, structural, etc.), and in stamping, welding and general assembly

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 recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.