Sr. Mechanical Architect and Technology Engineer Job Listing at Flex in Farmington Hills, MI (Job ID WD183646)

Description

Job Posting Start Date 05-21-2024 Job Posting End Date 07-29-2024Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary

The Sr. Mechanical Architect and Technology Engineer will be based in Farmington Hills, MI.  You will be a member of a team of high-performance computing specialists developing advanced Autonomous Vehicle and Computing systems.  You are a hands-on, motivated, and broadly capable engineer with demonstrated capabilities creating new and unique high-technology products.  Your experience spans electro-mechanical product design, computer systems design, and development of production capable, automotive products.  The role serves products jointly designed by Flex with our OEM and Tier One Automotive customers.

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do…

• Define and develop mechanical product architectures for high performance, automotive grade Autonomous Vehicle computing systems and sub systems.  
• Develop, review, and approve specifications to drive hardware design and implementation.
• Direct the work of engineering staff to develop MCAD and other models to meet architectural specifications and final detailed designs.
• Select and lead critical component vendors to realize unique electro-mechanical product solutions.
• Define system level test, proof-of-concept, and characterization regimes to confirm feasibility of design, material, or process capability.  This includes application of state-of-the-art CAE and simulation tools.
• Represent Flex for your specialty area in customer and internal technical design reviews.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• 10+ years' experience in product development of complex, electro-mechanical systems (eg: automotive, computing, military, avionics). 
• 5 years' experience in a Mechanical or Product architect role.
• A solid understanding of assembly development, metrology, and GD&T for mass production, including cast, machined and injection molded components, as well as electronic PCBAs and thermal solutions.
• Proven experience as technical lead providing work breakdown, direction, and review to technical teams.
• Knowledge of automotive mechanical design verification and validation at system and sub system levels.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Excellent working ability in Siemens NX 3D CAD.
• One or more of: ECU design for automotive OEMs, high performance computing, high durability design.
• High level of oral, written, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with customers and others.
• Understanding of complex electro-mechanical challenges including ingress, EMC, thermal and robustness.
• Experience applying modern simulation technologies to solve thermal, durability, or other design feasibility concerns.

Here are a few examples of what you'll get for the great work you provide…

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

Job Category Design, Process & Technology Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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