North Atlantic Industries · 8 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer III - Thermal Analysis
Bohemia, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expNorth Atlantic Industries is a leading provider of embedded electronic solutions, specializing in rugged embedded computing, power supplies and motion simulation and measurement technologies. The Mechanical Engineer III develops advanced military-grade embedded systems with a strong focus on thermal solution design and PCB thermal management for rugged electronics in aerospace and defense applications.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work closely with cross functional teams to develop new products
Reviews project progress with management to ensure that the product meets designs goals and timeline
Train and mentor one or more junior engineers, fostering their growth
Design packaging for electronic components like printed circuit boards, connectors, cables for use in rugged environments including laboratory, terrestrial and aerospace applications
Plan and collaborate with the electrical engineering team to create multiple variations of existing and new products
Ensuring the new design will survive in rugged environments
Provide mechanical packaging concept and feasibility study at proposal stage
Design thermal management solutions for electronic components
Create detailed drawings for fabrication purposes
Perform tolerance studies to ensure worst case conditions do not impede performance
Develop and validate custom thermal management solutions for printed circuit boards, including heat pipe integration, conduction/convection cooling, and thermal interface material selection
Perform PCB thermal analysis efforts to ensure high-reliability operation in extreme environments
Perform printed circuit board level and system level structural analysis and fatigue analysis
Perform printed circuit board level and system level thermal analysis for conduction and convection cooled products
Lead the mechanical engineering design process, from concept to prototype through testing and troubleshooting
Develop product test plans for both informal and formal design testing
Experience in Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFMA)
Strong drafting skills with experience/knowledge in assembly tooling, fixture design
Support new design handoff to production environment
Qualification
Required
Strong working knowledge of packaging electrical components like printed circuit boards, connectors, cables in rugged environments including ground and aerospace applications
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) required, with a strong understanding of electronics packaging concepts
10 years of experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment
Proven experience in solving packaging challenges for printed board assembly designs in demanding ground and aerospace environments
Demonstrated CAD proficiency, particularly in Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks and ASMEY14.5-2018 and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards
Demonstrated knowledge of strength of materials, vibration, and fatigue. Ability to analyze and understand results and implement design changes to improve structural performance of electronic systems. This includes proficiency in FEA software, particularly ANSYS Mechanical, to perform modal, random vibration, shock, and other structural analyses
Demonstrated knowledge of heat transfer mechanisms and principles to analyze, understand results and implement design changes to improve thermal performance of electronic systems. This includes familiarity in Autodesk CFD software package or similar, to perform conduction and convection thermal analyses
Ability to multitask effectively in a work environment with shifting priorities
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Candidates must be a U.S. Person, defined as either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), and must be able to provide appropriate documentation upon hire to verify this status
Preferred
Expertise in complex machined part design
Knowledge of sheet metal design and brazing
Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, VITA 62, VITA 48, and VITA 47 standards
Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) systems
Experience with heat pipe design, heat sinks, and other advanced thermal solution techniques for compact or high-power-density electronics
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-provided Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) with company matching contributions
Vacation, holidays, sick
Employee tuition reimbursement
Annual bonus eligibility
Opportunities for learning and career development
Company
North Atlantic Industries
Since 1955, NAI’s vertically integrated design, manufacturing and verification capabilities have been built with the intense focus of an organization that defines every action and investment based on our ability to Accelerate Your Time-to-Mission™.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William (Bill) Forman
Pres & CEO
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