We are seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer at our site in Portland, OR. This site focuses on designing consumer optics products employing optical systems (such as handheld laser rangefinders). In this role, you will develop complex mechanical solutions, test and validate, complete technology explorations and/or deliver to mass production. Other essential functions include:
Essential Functions
Interface with Electrical Engineers, Optical Engineers, Industrial Designers, and Process Engineers to negotiate basic tradeoffs between manufacturing, appearance, and performance
Master CAD-user able to complete the most difficult tasks
Complete complex mechanical designs for Garmin or OEM products
Mockup and test complex opto-mechanical systems to verify compliance with design requirements
Good knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining, etc.
Good knowledge of material requirements, material performance, and material limitations
Specify test plans to validate very complex systems with complex performance requirements
Manage basic tradeoffs and determine risk mitigation plans as appropriate
Make estimates on moderately complex mechanical designs including: tooling, part cost, and design time
Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive process vendors to evaluate complex mechanical designs and understand the risk
Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility
Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Mechanical Engineers (1 & 2) on technologies, cost analysis, design techniques and problem-solving process
Provides technical input to product development plans and concept documents
Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as required
Applies good judgment in setting schedules and risk taking
Independently determines general approach and specific solutions to technical problems
Applies knowledge of production and operations issues as they relate to engineering
Overseas travel as required to Garmin's factories in Taiwan
Basic Qualifications
Qualified candidates possess a Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Other requirements include:
Demonstrated knowledge and capability to use CAD software for completing complex mechanical designs (Solidwork and/or OnShape)
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Electronic packaging design experience
Desired Qualifications
Mechanical packaging design experience for optical elements and sub-assemblies
Thorough knowledge and application of GD&T and tolerance analysis principles
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
