We are seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Aviation team in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing advanced engineering skills and project planning for servos, motors and actuators.
Essential Functions
Able to complete the most difficult tasks as a Master CAD-user (Solidworks, OnShape) including the completion of complex mechanical designs
Knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining, material requirements, material performance, material limitations, etc.
Design of electromechanical rotary or linear actuators, associated fixtures and setups for testing and assembly, and drive components including gearing, drive screws, motors, etc.
Work directly with vendors in part selection
Specify test plans, mock up and test complex mechanical systems with complex performance requirements to validate and verify compliance with design requirements
Manage basic tradeoffs, determine risk mitigation plans, determine project goal/objective feasibility, provide technical input to product development plans/concept documents, and drive process vendors to evaluate complex mechanical designs and understand risk
Lead explorations of new technologies and make estimates on moderately complex mechanical designs including: tooling, part cost, and design time
Knowledge of Industry and Garmin product qualification tests (environmental and others)
Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques and offer process improvements and author new procedures
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Aerospace Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Demonstrated knowledge and capability to use CAD software for completing complex mechanical designs
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with servos, actuators, throttles, motors, gears, bushings and clutches
Electronic packaging design experience
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
