Mechanical Design Engineer

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will design, develop, and test new products from the concept phasethrough detail design and release into production or as defined in the project scope of work, and willbe part of a cross functional engineering team that will apply engineering knowledge and principles todevise innovative solutions to unique and sometimes complex design problems. This Engineer will havea background in developing products for mid to high production volumes, and experience with electronic enclosures used in applications such as medical or automotive.

This position is with the Huntsville Alabama office of the Sanmina Design Engineering Services group.This is an international group that designs and analyzes electro-mechanical systems to meet customerrequirements with the goal of bringing work into Sanmina's manufacturing plants. The Huntsville officeprovides leadership and directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing,and prototype fabrication.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will insure completeness and schedulecompliance of projects while working with local and global development teams.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

* Development of new products and product enhancements in a cross-functional team designenvironment with project management, industrial design, system, electrical, and softwareengineers.

* Providing input and guidance to team members to ensure mechanical design integrity utilizingskills in project leadership and computer aided tools.

* Review designs for proper material process alignment (DFx)

* Design verification and test reports

* Tolerance stack studies and compliance with drafting standards

* Design documentation utilizing Agile, CAD solid modeling PDM systems

* Technical communication with internal and external customers

* May serve as Project Lead Mechanical engineer responsible for project deliverables.

Education and Experience

* BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

* 5+ years experience in product design

* Experience in the design of electro-mechanical systems using SolidWorks, PTC Creo, or similar 3Dsolid modeling CAD software

* Experience in 2D drawing generation from solid models, as well as experience in using andinterpreting GD&T

* Proficiency in the design of parts using injection molding, metal stamping, machining and 3Dprinting is commensurate with years of experience.

* Experience in review or use of engineering simulation tools including Finite Element Analysis(FEA) for both structural, vibration, and shock analysis, plastics flow modeling for injectionmolding, and thermal computational flow dynamics or other similar experience is desired.

* Direct medical device design and automotive design experience is a plus.

* Experience with manufacturing is required with knowledge of production assembly lines havingfully manual to work cell and highly automated lines.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen.