Sensata Xirgo

Mechanical Design Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Yokohama, Kanagawa, JPN

Remote

Entry level

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The Role

Designs and validates mechanical products that meet customer specifications. Responsibilities include engineering analysis, design verification, development and qualification testing, failure analysis, documentation, production launch support, and releasing drawings through internal systems. The role collaborates with global engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders while applying knowledge of electrical circuits, microelectronics, statistical methods, process control, and product testing.

Summary Generated by Built In

The Mechanical Design Engineer collaborates with a local team or global engineering team on product design which satisfy customer specifications. This process includes design, product validation, completing documentation and executing launch items for production. Complete all related drawings, documentation and release in internal systems.

General Responsibilities
• Key participant in design projects
• Performs design verification on original and/or derivative design ideas using analytical and experimental methods
• Key participant in development testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch
• Collaboates with necessary personnel on failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations
• Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications)
• Interacts with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget
• Knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

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Skills Required

University degree, such as a bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant work experience
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing tasks
Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
Strong organization, planning, and time management skills
Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
Accountability for achieving goals and standards
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with employees, suppliers, and external customers
Knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals, and product test processes

Sensata Xirgo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Total compensation aligns with peer industrial‑tech firms for several U.S. roles, with some titles tracking near or above market norms. This positioning supports a generally acceptable pay experience for many roles.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. policies include flexible or “unlimited” PTO and a dedicated paid volunteer-time allotment, broadening time-off options. Company programs also run an annual Day of Service across sites.
Flexible Benefits — Benefits highlight flexible work schedules and optional telecommuting for certain roles, offering adaptability in how work and time off are managed. Inclusion programs and ERGs further extend non-cash support.