Mechanical Engineer 3, New Product Development

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Specify, design, and develop high-voltage components, including BUSBARs and wire harnesses, using advanced CAD software to view detailed models and engineering drawings.
• Analysis & Simulation: work with FEA analysis to provide input on model setup/assumptions and interpret results for Moldflow, thermal, and mechanical (stress/strain) simulations to validate designs.
• Technical Documentation: Utilize detailed understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) methods, applying them to detailed designs and ensuring all technical documentation and drawings comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., ASME, ANSI).
• Materials Expertise: Apply functional knowledge of material properties and their application to component design, testing, and validation processes.
• Project Leadership: Manage cross-functional projects, guiding teams (e.g., design, manufacturing, R&D, procurement) to achieve project results on time and within budget.
• Communication: Clearly articulate complex concepts and present analysis results and project solutions to diverse audiences, including technical leads, senior leaders, and clients.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve product design or function and stay current with the latest advancements in mechanical engineering technologies and industry best practices. 

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Technical Skills:
  • Demonstrated design capability in specifying, designing, and developing BUSBARs, BDUs, or similar high-voltage components.
  • Proficiency in functional CAD software (Catia or UG) with the ability to read and manipulate existing data online.
  • Some knowledge of FEA analysis (Moldflow, thermal, mechanical).
  • Detailed understanding and application capability of GD&T methods.
  • Functional knowledge of material properties and their application.
  • Soft Skills: Strong presentation and communication skills demonstrated experience managing projects and cross-functional teams, and a proactive willingness to learn and adapt. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed cable and connector design.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of an ECN/PCN (Engineering Change Notification/Product Change Notification) process. 

Why Join Us?

• Work on innovative programs that shape the future of transportation and industrial power management.
• Join a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within a global leader.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $108,000 - $158,000. This position is eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Metrics and level of participation are determined annually.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties.  Squat or bend to perform various duties.

 Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.  

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.