Senior Design Engineer

We are seeking a proficient and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise in CAD tools such as Siemens NX and PLM Teamcenter. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and demonstrate excellent conceptual design, CAD modeling and drafting skills. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and high-quality liquid-cooling products for datacenter and AI infrastructure. The candidate should be capable of deep diving into Product Lifecycle Management processes to support design, development, and release activities, ensuring design integrity and efficiency throughout the product development cycle

This team has global engineering ownership across several Connector Product Lines, provides Product Design and Validation Services, designs and develops Mold & Die Tooling, Gage & Fixture, Product Testing Systems and Application Tooling services to customers and stakeholders in Datacom and Specialty Solutions Division located across the globe. The Division primarily provides products and solutions that go into Datacenter and related infrastructure that powers cloud computing, artificial intelligence, etc. The position will be part of this engineering team at Molex India Business Services.

·Utilize Siemens NX software to conceptualize and develop new designs, 3D models and assemblies of mechanical systems, ensuring accuracy, precision, and adherence to design specifications.

·Collaborate with Supervisors and cross functional team members to interpret technical specifications and voice of customers, and convert them into detailed designs, 3D models and 2D drawings.

·Partner with Thermal/CFD engineers to iterate flow-path and cold-plate geometry using simulation results such as pressure drop, flow distribution, temperature uniformity, and hotspot margin. 

·Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles for CNC machining, Conventional machining, brazing, welding, and sheet-metal operations.

·Lead design reviews, DFMEA, risk assessments, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and technical decision-making for assigned projects. 

·Create and maintain engineering documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and release packages, within Teamcenter.

·Manage and organize Design and CAD files, ensuring proper version control and data integrity within Teamcenter.

·Conduct design reviews, participate in cross-functional meetings, taking the lead in providing technical insights and actions for design improvements.

·Perform tolerance analysis and verification of parts and assemblies to ensure fit, form, and function.

·Conduct design feasibility studies, identifying potential issues or constraints and proposing solutions to optimize designs.

·Conduct risk assessment and come up with solutions to mitigate impact.

·Collaborate closely with manufacturing and production teams to address design-related issues, resolve manufacturing discrepancies, and support the development of efficient manufacturing processes.

·Ability to work independently, take the lead to mentor and guide junior team members in execution of projects, meeting project timelines and quality requirements

·Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

·6 to 10 years in Product Design, Development & Modification, Product Validation & Testing, Sustenance & Field Application support

• Demonstrated technical ability in taking the lead engineer role in projects and design activities
• Proven leadership skills in mentoring and guiding junior engineers
• Working knowledge of material selection, product and component manufacturing process
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes such as molding, sheet metal tooling, fabrication of components and assembly processes
• Proficient in using solid modeling software to generate 3D models & 2D drafting
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance

·Good knowledge of conventional and advanced Machining, Assembly line process and Prototype techniques.

·Proficient in Siemens NX, Team Center and PLM/PDM

• Good understanding of thermal management and heat transfer.
• Experience working in a tool room will be an added advantage.

·Experience working in Connector or related industry

·Good knowledge and understanding of electromechanical products, components and assemblies

·Experience with New Product Development processes, including design, prototyping, and testing.