Garmin · 22 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fitness Products
Olathe, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGarmin is seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Fitness team in Olathe, KS. In this role, you will provide advanced engineering skills and project planning for mechanical or electromechanical solutions, working on products ranging from bike computers to wearables.
Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronics
Responsibilities
Able to complete the most difficult tasks as a Master CAD-user including the completion of complex mechanical designs
Knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining, material requirements, material performance, material limitations, etc
Specify test plans, mock up and test complex mechanical systems with complex performance requirements to validate and verify compliance with design requirements
Manage basic tradeoffs, determine risk mitigation plans, determine project goal/objective feasibility, provide technical input to product development plans/concept documents, and drive process vendors to evaluate complex mechanical designs and understand risk
Lead explorations of new technologies and make estimates on moderately complex mechanical designs including: tooling, part cost, and design time
Knowledge of Industry and Garmin product qualification tests (environmental and others)
Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques and offer process improvements and author new procedures
Overseas travel required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated knowledge and capability to use CAD software for completing complex mechanical designs (Solidworks or OnShape preferred)
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Able to complete the most difficult tasks as a Master CAD-user including the completion of complex mechanical designs
Knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining, material requirements, material performance, material limitations, etc
Specify test plans, mock up and test complex mechanical systems with complex performance requirements to validate and verify compliance with design requirements
Manage basic tradeoffs, determine risk mitigation plans, determine project goal/objective feasibility, provide technical input to product development plans/concept documents, and drive process vendors to evaluate complex mechanical designs and understand risk
Lead explorations of new technologies and make estimates on moderately complex mechanical designs including: tooling, part cost, and design time
Knowledge of Industry and Garmin product qualification tests (environmental and others)
Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques and offer process improvements and author new procedures
Overseas travel required
Preferred
Electro-mechanical design experience
Electronic packaging design experience
Interest in Fitness products and activities
Experience with OnShape
Benefits
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Company
Garmin
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