Mechanical Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team through product development and manufacturing phases.
• Identify and solve challenging mechanical engineering problems by creating functional prototypes and new technologies for In-the-Home and On-the-Go Audio products.
• Evaluate design options through computer modeling as well as measurements and evaluation of physical prototypes.
• Draft mechanical specifications, verification and validation plans and execute verification testing.
• Complete detailed design in collaboration with manufacturing partners to meet program objectives.
• Support designs and documentation through manufacturing startup and continuing engineering.
• Communication with local/global Bose teams and vendor base Mechanical Engineering.

Requirements and Skills

• Strong problem-solving experience in mechanical design and development of high volume consumer products.
• Experience with a variety of materials including molded plastics, elastomers (particularly silicones), aluminum, and steel. Quantitatively understand these materials, their use, their feel, and their properties.
• Collaborate with Industrial Designers/Artists and User Experience (UX) to realize exceptional cosmetic and touch experiences in high volume production.
• Design parts, in a wide range of sizes, and products that can be produced in high volume with flawless cosmetic and functional performance.
• Develop solutions to complex problems requiring regular use of ingenuity, creativity and technical expertise.
• 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawings with NX. Familiarity with SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with PCB layout and fab and MCAD/ECAD data exchange.
• Interface and collaborate with Joint Development Manufacturers and Contract Manufacturers (domestically and in Asia) to achieve cost, schedule and design efficiencies and flexibility.
• Familiarity with product data management systems and change notices (CNs) preferably using Windchill.
• The ability to construct or modify hardware parts or models with some proficiency in the use of simple hand tools also valuable.
• Knowledge of high volume, consumer electronics product development is preferred but not a hard requirement.
• Experience with the design of products for EMI, UL, FCC or CSA compliance is preferred but not a hard requirement.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 3-7 years’ work experience, preferably with high volume products.

Pay

The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $80,600-$110,750.

Schedule

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Benefits

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