Mechanical Design Engineer

Viking Enterprise Solutions, a division of Sanmina Corporation, is responsible for the design of high performance storage and server systems for the OEM/JDM marketplace. Due to our continued success and growth, VES has an opportunity for a senior-level Mechanical Design Engineer. This is an opportunity to join the VES team for an exciting career on the cutting edge in data storage product andserver product design.

Job Purpose:

The Mechanical Design Engineer will participate in the mechanical development of data storage andserver systems consisting of numerous hard drives with high speed communication interfaces. Theproject teams consist of cross-functional personnel and as a member your creative thinking andjudgment will contribute to the overall resolution of technical, logistical, cost, and schedule issues forthe program. This is a high-impact, high visibility opportunity for the right individual who has developeda substantial skill-set, has good self-management abilities, a can-do attitude and an enthusiasm forsuccess.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

* Design work - participate in various server and storage enclosures and sub-assemblies designs including

* sheet metal

* plastic design

* Drive mounting and carrier design

* Focus on tolerance analysis, usability, reuse, manufacturability, materials

* Thermal analysis and design Functional team leadership

* Vender development

* Intellectual property generation

* Perform design simulations to ensure "right-the-first-time" designs

* Transport rack and crate design, prototype and validation

* Component drawing and BOM system creation

* Mechanical execution of tests and publication of test results

* Work with outside suppliers as necessary to meet cost targets and schedules

* Contribute to design process enhancements

* Domestic and international travel may be required to support manufacturing and componentfabrication

Education and Experience:

* BSME degree required, MSME desired

* 0-2 years of related experience

* Proficient in Solidworks and Solidworks Flow

* Experience with design for thermal performance

* Excels in team atmosphere

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range(annual): $65,000 - $75,000

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.