Staff Engineer, Mechanical Development

Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid and helped to avoid around 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2023. With sales of USD 2.0 billion in FY 2023, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,900 talented people across five continents. 

For more than a century, we've been pioneers in energy innovation, and we continue to lead the way toward a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape. 

Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better! 

Job Summary

 

The Staff Engineer - Mechanical Development calls for an experienced, knowledgeable, and talented engineer to lead the development and sustainment of mechanical designs for the Technologies organization.

As a mechanical technical lead, the Staff Engineer will have an opportunity to lead and collaborate with other engineers to design, plan, develop, and maintain electro-mechanical designs and industry best practices engineering team. 
Experienced and highly contributing engineer capable of handling complicated mechanical and electro-mechanical projects as part of a cross-functional team.  

Collaborates with Product Management, Project management, and other R&D teams in the design, development, and validation of metering products. 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Mechanical product design responsibilities for all design requirements in a product development cycle including Conception to Manufacture.
• Mechanical design of components for meter products and accessories to meet product specifications.
• Consult with Product and Program Managers to clarify product use cases, requirements, and specifications.
• Responsible for the engineering documentation process, including part numbering, documentation release, assembly drawings, BOMs, and ECO process. 
• Ensure that projects meet schedule and cost goals. 
• Provides technical expertise and consulting to customers, sales staff, marketing, engineering, and other departments.
• Modify existing designs to incorporate new features or meet new requirements.
• Prototype manufacture and evaluation, including DFM, DFMEA, and product testing.
• Mechanical aspects of product compliance testing and meeting standards.
• Support the development of Product tooling, evaluation, and approvals.
• Work directly with the Manufacturing Engineering group to ensure that Design for Manufacturability remains a top priority. 
• Review and/or management of third parties; including tooling, testing, and manufacturing processes. 
• Work with other team leaders to Identify, organize, track, and close out problems related to hardware, quality, reliability, and cost on new and existing products.  
• Provide support to the Project Management group with planning and managing product development projects. 

 

Company Values

 

• Supports and adheres to Company’s core values. 
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required. 
• Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy. 
• Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

• Mechanical engineer with specific experience in electronic packaging using sheet metal, stamping, and plastics.
• Experience with thermal calculations, heat sinking, printed circuit board interface and interconnect, high-reliability design, environmental sealing, fault-tolerant design practices, mechanical testing processes and techniques, and high-volume fabrication processes. 
• Proficient in using 2D and 3D CAD systems (Creo preferred)
• Must possess technical knowledge and experience to assess and judge the merit and potential of proposed designs. 
• Mastery of the mechanical design process and mechanical drawing standards 
• Proven ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• DFx design techniques and practices 
• Design practices and considerations of tooling for mechanical prototypes and mass production. 
• Proficiently utilize stand