Sensata Xirgo

Mechanical Design Engineer

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Aguascalientes, MEX

In-Office

Entry level

Other

The Role

Designs and validates mechanical products based on customer specifications. Creates drawings and documentation, supports product launches, leads mechanical design activities on cross-functional development teams, and assists with prototypes and production validation. Applies mechanical engineering principles, materials knowledge, manufacturing-process expertise, corrosion research, welding characterization, testing, and process-control fundamentals while collaborating with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.

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
• Leverages engineering fundamentals and organization to make sound decisions on complex technical issues
• Detailed understanding of market and implications for business
• Proactively challenge and drives the organization to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering design
• Product Strategy participant and driver
• Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications)
• Direct interaction with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget
• Corrosion research and welding characterization & has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer
• Advanced knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding, and forming. Basic knowledge of core manufacturing processes
• Lead mechanical design activities while participating on cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) teams
• Assist with design prototype builds and production validation activities in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply
• Familiarity with design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling

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
Understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including materials, mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
Knowledge of corrosion research and welding characterization
Advanced knowledge of basic electrical circuits and microelectronic assembly
Knowledge of statistical methods, process control fundamentals, and product testing processes
Familiarity with welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding, and forming manufacturing methods
Familiarity with design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation supporting manufacturing operations
Ability to work effectively on cross-functional new product development teams
Ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands in a fast-paced environment
Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
Strong organization, planning, and time-management skills
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with employees, suppliers, and external customers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ethical values, integrity, and personal accountability for achieving goals and standards

Sensata Xirgo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensata Xirgo and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensata Xirgo.

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.