Principal Mechanical Engineer
MKS Instruments
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Mechanical and electromechanical design changes of products and product variants in collaboration with our project teams
- Product design with the focus on large scale assemblies with very complex assembly structures in multiple variants.
- Support of product changes from the initial idea through to handover to the production
- Timing of work in coordination with the overall project and task plans
- responsibility for the preparation and approval of design documentation
- Change management, planning and implementation of change processes
- Execute the design, analysis or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product requirements
- Development from the inquiry to the conceptual stage on to series production and delivery both in New Product Introduction projects and sustaining engineering
- Strong focus on functional requirements, design for manufacturing, serviceability and cost
- Making sure designed products meet requirements and are suited for serial production
- Clarification of design requirements with Systems Engineering and Technology teams
- Supporting Supply Chain, Service and Sales teams
- Creating, checking and administration of drawings and documentation of technical data consistent with engineering policies and procedures
- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
- Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
- Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
- Close cross-functional collaboration, both internally and with external partners
- Bachelor of Science or higher, ideally from the field of precision engineering / mechatronics, medical technology or similar with a focus on design methodology.
- Proven experience in mechanical design engineering especially managing of large scale assemblies and variants.
- Sound knowledge of the 3D CAD System Solidworks, especially in large configured assemblies
- Knowledge or interest in the principles of design methodology (DFX), in particular cost-optimized (DTC) and production-oriented design (DFM), reliability optimization, LEAN methodology
- Interested in international cooperation, German is a plus.
- A high degree of self-motivation and teamwork
- Experience with the PLM System Oracle Agile or Solidworks Electrical or Solidworks Composer is a plus.