Mechanical Engineer

19 hours ago


Irvine, California, United States Panasonic Avionics Corporation Full time
Job Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer at Panasonic Avionics Corporation, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and sustaining electromechanical components, products, and systems. This includes mechanical layout, analysis, evaluation, prototype build, and testing of Avionics Electromechanical components, products, and systems such as displays, Electronic Seat Boxes, and Head end Server Units.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop mechanical enclosures, components, and assemblies utilizing mass production manufacturing techniques, such as sheet metal stamping, plastic injection molding, die casting, and CNC machining.
  • Work closely with EE/EMI/PCB Engineers and design the mechanical aspects of PCBs (outline dimensions, mounting points, connector locations, keep-out zones, etc.), cables, and harnesses.
  • Apply standard engineering principles and hands-on techniques to solve complex design challenges and refine product designs.
  • Perform qualitative and quantitative thermal, structural, shock, and vibration analyses to assess the dynamic characteristics and thermal performance of materials, assemblies, and systems.
  • Record and analyze prototype test data, ensuring thorough validation of design functionality and performance.
  • Select materials and hardware in compliance with industry specifications (e.g., DO-160) and product requirements.
  • Work closely with technicians, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and support personnel to ensure designs are implemented effectively and aligned with project objectives.
  • Perform sustaining engineering tasks, including documentation and design updates, to support product lifecycle management and minimize service interruptions.
  • Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, obsolescence, and material planning teams to coordinate part selection, ordering, and vendor/supplier management.
  • Work with the respective Project Manager, or when required independently, to generate and update product Design and Development schedules.
Requirements
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent followed by an MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or equivalent.
  • 2-5 years experience in areas such as Computer/Laptop/Ultra mobile PC design, thermal, strength of materials, properties of materials, and machine design.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles such as solid mechanics, materials science, heat transfer, static and dynamic structural analysis, and electromagnetic shielding.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD modeling (Creo or NX Preferred), creating and interpreting engineering drawings, and performing tolerance analysis.
  • Ability to interpret and develop product requirements from specifications, oral instructions, or preliminary sketches.
  • Knowledge of mass production manufacturing techniques, such as sheet metal stamping, plastic injection molding, die casting, and CNC Machining.
  • Possess technical writing ability to prepare reports and documentation for submission to management.
  • Proficient in project planning and ability to plan for internal and/or external dependencies.
  • Capable of clearly identifying contributions to the success of a product or project.
What We Offer
  • A highly competitive, comprehensive, and flexible benefits program.
  • Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days.
  • Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI).
  • 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
  • Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington's Family and Medical Leave program and Washington's Paid Sick Leave program.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy.



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