Mechanical Engineer

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

• Use 3D CAD tools to design and fully model new electronic products
• Use 2D CAD drawing tools to document part designs for manufacturing
• Own the mechanical architecture and cooling of new products and support the design team with available options as problems and tradeoffs arise.
• Own the mechanical aspects of printed circuit boards, including board outline, mounting holes, connectors, mechanical part placement, heat sinks, and component height and placement restrictions.
• Design RF and discrete-wire cable harnesses for internal and external interconnections.
• Design product labels that meet Keysight's branding and industrial design requirements.
• Apply mechanical engineering skillset to all phases of the product design process, including design, validation, prototyping, evaluation, and testing
• Utilize simulation software tools when necessary to analyze stress and heat transfer of virtual designs.
• Ensure designs meet Keysight's quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Document design decisions, learnings, and test results
• Consult with organizations outside of R&D to ensure product designs meet marketing, manufacturing, and other business goals
• Learn and understand Keysight's supply chain and work with new and preferred suppliers to support design goals

Requirements:

• BS/MSME or applicable experience and education
• Experience using 3D CAD and mechanical simulation tools
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplined team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on challenging tasks
• Great aptitude for engineering analysis and solutions
• Interest and aptitude in hands-on work required during the prototyping process. Comfort using hand tools (such as screwdrivers, files, and soldering irons) and basic hacking and reworking processes
• Strong working knowledge of engineering calculations and principles
• Strong communication and planning skills
• Passion to continuously investigate new technologies, tools, and processes that apply to electronic product design
• Strong work ethic
• Strong communication and documentation skills, ability to collaborate cross-functionally with a team-oriented mindset
• Basic understanding of material selection and manufacturing processes

Desired Qualifications:

• MS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 2-4 years of mechanical design experience
• Some Electrical Engineering course work (circuit theory, logic circuits), and overall interest in electronic devices and systems
• Experience with machining, molding, soldering, circuit board fabrication and assembly processes
• Experience designing or working with electro-mechanical assemblies
• Basic understanding of RF shielding
• Experience with manufacturing process and quality control
• Basic understanding of DFM (design for manufacturing) and DSA (design for assembly) principles
• PCB design experience involving collaboration with EE's through the design life cycle

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Colorado Springs, CO pay range: MIN $84,060 - MAX $140,100

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