Senior Mechanical Engineer

Current is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our progressive and dynamic fast-paced enterprise and device controls automation team. These are exciting times - our industry and user expectations are changing and so are we! We are developing the next generation of world class Internet of Things (IoT) connected lighting and building automation controls and applications. This is a hands-on technical role that will directly contribute to the development and expansion of our cutting edge, cloud connected IoT applications and offerings with the latest hardware and software technologies and tools. You will be part of our fast-growing innovative technology design center located in Round Rock, TX, a hi-tech hub north of Austin.

We are looking for a talented and creative problem solver to design our products’ enclosures and sub-assemblies. You will be involved in the complete hardware development life cycle, from product concept to deployment in the field. This will require a strong technical background and a high degree of collaboration among highly talented, cross-functional and geographically dispersed development teams. You will work closely with industry-best product owners, hardware and software engineers, and other development team members to understand the business needs, propose and develop end-to-end solutions.

Essential Functions

• Create mechanical designs of electronic packaging (casing) of lighting and building automation control systems for indoor and outdoor use
• Evaluate design tradeoffs and develop execution plans and to meet all product goals.
• Propose and implement design changes for reliability improvement and cost savings
• Create and maintain mechanical design documentation
• Perform design feasibility analysis leveraging CAD rendering, 3D printing, mold flow analysis and prototype runs
• Coordinate manufacturing plants, contract manufacturers and suppliers to get quotations and release designs to production
• Support new products through release to manufacturing and field deployment
• Research, assess and adapt to new technologies necessary for future enhancements of products
• Protect intellectual property through patent disclosures and applications
• Support sustaining activities for existing products as necessary
• Provide cost and schedule estimates to support managing project timelines
• Verify completed components for fit and functionality
• Work with Marketing to develop industrial design and product look and feel for new products.
• Meet regularly with the project teams to sync up on deliverables and provide progress updates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• 5 or more years of mechanical design experience
• 5 or more years of hands-on experience designing mechanical parts for injection molding, sheet metal and mechanical cable components
• Proficiency in at least on mechanical CAD tool
• Hands on knowledge of various plastic and metal manufacturing technologies
• Proven track record of collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Self-driven with good sense of initiative

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent design experience with Solidworks and Solid Edge
• 5+ years’ experience designing consumer or large volume commercial products
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and 3rd party vendors
• Industrial design experience
• Photonics design experience (light pipes, lenses)
• Experience with Commercial and Industrial lighting control systems
• Experience designing production test fixtures
• Working knowledge of GDT (Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing), PDM (Product Data Management), SAP

Position Criteria

• Working knowledge of engineering best-practices, methodologies, processes, and technologies
• Expert ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex hardware design challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to support and influence technical decisions
• Ability to work both independently and within a team

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $84,000-$105,000.

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other

• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:

• Quarterly company all employee meetings
• Management and Leadership development
• Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
• Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
• Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com