Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design

Summary

The Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design develops new mechanical systems/modules and maintains existing designs. Research mechanical concepts and create system solutions using 3D modeling and simulation software. Complete calculations and test, validate, and qualify their systems and make adjustments as needed. Provide support throughout the manufacturing process of the mechanical system that they have designed.

The Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design works with cross functional teams of other engineers, customers, supply chain and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Modeling and design of mechanical components, assemblies and structures including sheet metal, structural metals, die casting, extrusion, plastic, environmental sealing materials, fasteners and other materials.
• Mechanical design analysis including structural finite element analysis, design for assembly, design for manufacturability and design for testability.
• Collaborate with thermal, systems, electrical, sourcing, manufacturing and reliability engineers to bring designs from prototype into mass production
• Root cause corrective actions for issues related to design and manufacturing
• Develop drawing packages and manufacturing work instructions for designs
• Take responsibility for non-technical elements of an engineering project (people, financials etc.).
• Review and interpret customer requirements/specifications and may act as primary customer contact?
• May manage relationships with key vendors/partners.
• Prepare calculations on the proposed solution before completing technical drawings
• Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs. E.g. Sketch and draw up designs using input from other engineers, requirements and input from design review (DFx) team
• Create designs in line with company procedure, regulations and client standards
• Submit drawings to management, engineering teams and customers for review.
• Use customer feedback and data to upgrade, improve or repair the company's existing machines

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 7-10 years of product development, preferably outdoor enclosure design experience in the energy storage industry
• Strong understanding of system design for assemblies or installations
• Knowledge of energy storage certifications and compliances
• Familiarity with NEMA and IP enclosure design and testing
• Strong technical communication skills

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.