Mechanical Design Engineer

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries‘ thousands of products have impacted people‘s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TO DAY:

You‘ll be member of a Design-Development Mechanical Engineer team focused on the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge mechanical solutions for our antenna systems and metal space frame (MSF) radomes products. In this position, you will be involved in driving projects from concept to completion. Combine your increasing technical expertise with strong communication skills to drive results.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Participates in overall detailed product design of assigned device, component, or system.
• Recognizes design problems and errors and applies/recommends corrective actions.
• Applies a good understanding of the organizationally defined engineering processes used through the lifecycle of the program or project.
• Supports the generation of engineering products by using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Contributes to the research and analysis of data such as customer design proposal specification and manuals to determine feasibility of design of application.
• Demonstrates understanding of appropriate technology and products to enhance design capabilities.
• Demonstrates leadership and ownership of design projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor‘s or Master‘s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 3-5 years‘ experience in mechanical engineering or product design
• Experience with engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and engineering simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions based on data and analysis
• Creative thinking capability
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials selection, and quality control principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Accurate and strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office and popular design software
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Must be a U.S. citizen

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in structural analysis tools is strongly preferred
• Prior machine shop experience is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.