Dynapower is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and delivery of advanced power conversion systems for military applications across land, sea, and air platforms. The successful candidate will collaborate with our growing Defense Mechanical Engineering team focusing on the metal welding &amp; brazing processes that adhere to AWS and US Navy standards (NAVSEA). The individual will collaborate with other engineers to design and detail the superstructures &amp; ruggedized enclosures that house our power electronics systems for electrifying our US Navy defense vessels.General Responsibilities • Key participant in design projects • Performs design verification on original and/or derivative design  ideas using analytical and experimental methods • Key participant in development testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch • Collaboates with necessary personnel on failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations • Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications) • Interacts with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget • Knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processesExperience / Qualifications • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) • Strong interpersonal &amp; collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customersAdditional Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as a key contributor on multi‑megawatt design projects, ensuring technical excellence and full compliance with MIL‑SPEC requirements, including NAVSEA specifications for welding and brazing processes.</li><li>Perform electronics packaging design with emphasis on shock and vibration durability as well as EMI/EMC shielding.</li><li>Apply strong knowledge of material stresses, material properties, metal joining methods, statics and dynamics, FEA simulations, and the creation of mechanical drawings for production.</li><li>Collaborate as an integral member of a product development team composed of Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineers.</li><li>Work closely with colleagues in manufacturing, test, and quality to ensure designs are producible and meet all NAVSEA requirements.</li><li>Maintain comprehensive product documentation, including drawings, specifications, and test reports.</li><li>Leverage hands‑on experience partnering with manufacturing engineers and technicians who fabricate hardware based on the provided designs.</li></ul>  Additional Qualifications<ul><li>Experience in ruggedized mechanical packaging for the military preferred.</li><li>Experience in military power electronics packaging preferred.</li><li>Experience in metrology, finite element analysis, material testing methods, and AWS or NAVSEA welding requirements preferred.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Solidworks, FEA, EPDM, stress strain simulations.</li></ul>#LI-JL1Base Salary Range: $84,400.00 - $116,050.00At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth.  We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only.  Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.<h1>SmarterTogether</h1><ul><li>Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing</li><li>Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication</li><li> As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together </li></ul>Click here to view <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sensata-recruitment-privacy-policy">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement</a>Click here to view our <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sites/default/files/a/sensata_china_recruitment_privacy_policy.pdf">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China</a>NOTE:  If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly.  Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.

Since 1963, Dynapower has provided power electronics solutions, along with an array of aftermarket services focused on continuous reliability and efficiency to an ever-expanding global customer base. We are a trusted leader in all types of power conversion equipment including high power rectifiers, inverters, DC/DC converters, integrated battery energy storage systems and transformers for use in hydrogen, e-mobility, energy storage, industrial, mining, defense and research applications. With headquarters and a 150,000 square-foot vertically integrated manufacturing facility in South Burlington, VT, Dynapower is collaborating with our partners and clients to shift the way our world uses power and advance our resilient, clean energy future.

Mechanical Engineer - Defense

Dynapower is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and delivery of advanced power conversion systems for military applications across land, sea, and air platforms. The successful candidate will collaborate with our growing Defense Mechanical Engineering team focusing on the metal welding &amp; brazing processes that adhere to AWS and US Navy standards (NAVSEA). The individual will collaborate with other engineers to design and detail the superstructures &amp; ruggedized enclosures that house our power electronics systems for electrifying our US Navy defense vessels.General Responsibilities • Key participant in design projects • Performs design verification on original and/or derivative design  ideas using analytical and experimental methods • Key participant in development testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch • Collaboates with necessary personnel on failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations • Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications) • Interacts with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget • Knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processesExperience / Qualifications • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) • Strong interpersonal &amp; collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customersAdditional Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as a key contributor on multi‑megawatt design projects, ensuring technical excellence and full compliance with MIL‑SPEC requirements, including NAVSEA specifications for welding and brazing processes.</li><li>Perform electronics packaging design with emphasis on shock and vibration durability as well as EMI/EMC shielding.</li><li>Apply strong knowledge of material stresses, material properties, metal joining methods, statics and dynamics, FEA simulations, and the creation of mechanical drawings for production.</li><li>Collaborate as an integral member of a product development team composed of Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineers.</li><li>Work closely with colleagues in manufacturing, test, and quality to ensure designs are producible and meet all NAVSEA requirements.</li><li>Maintain comprehensive product documentation, including drawings, specifications, and test reports.</li><li>Leverage hands‑on experience partnering with manufacturing engineers and technicians who fabricate hardware based on the provided designs.</li></ul>  Additional Qualifications<ul><li>Experience in ruggedized mechanical packaging for the military preferred.</li><li>Experience in military power electronics packaging preferred.</li><li>Experience in metrology, finite element analysis, material testing methods, and AWS or NAVSEA welding requirements preferred.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Solidworks, FEA, EPDM, stress strain simulations.</li></ul>#LI-JL1Base Salary Range: $84,400.00 - $116,050.00At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth.  We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only.  Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.<h1>SmarterTogether</h1><ul><li>Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing</li><li>Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication</li><li> As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together </li></ul>Click here to view <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sensata-recruitment-privacy-policy">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement</a>Click here to view our <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sites/default/files/a/sensata_china_recruitment_privacy_policy.pdf">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China</a>NOTE:  If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly.  Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.

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