Mechanical Design & Test Engineer

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Provide mechanical design support and engineering decision-making to deliver next-generation PC cooling and consumer electronics products to timely launch schedules, according to product and marketing requirements
• Develop and maintain mechanical CAD models, assemblies, and drawings to support product development and testing activities
• Plan, execute, and document mechanical, thermal, airflow, acoustic, and reliability testing, including wind tunnel fan testing and thermal test vehicle validation
• Own execution of test plans and checklists, including firmware-related functional tests, in collaboration with electrical and firmware engineering teams
• Provide creative and practical solutions for simple- to complex engineering, testing, and scheduling challenges
• Collaborate extensively with electrical, thermal, firmware engineers, product managers, designers, manufacturing, and internal or external partners (suppliers, test labs) to ensure successful development and launch of new products
• Maintain regular and consistent communication across teams, including reporting of test results, project status, risks, and change control as required
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, thermal, and system-level issues identified during validation and testing phases
• Prioritize deliverables, tasks, and issues; manage test scope and change requests against scheduling and resource constraints
• Support EVT, DVT, OOBE, and regulatory compliance activities throughout the product development cycle
• Contribute inputs for the mechanical and validation portions of component program development budgets and schedules
• Proactively assist with cost-reduction initiatives through design optimization, material selection, and validation of alternative solutions
• Actively support and continuously improve internal lab capabilities, test methods, fixtures, and validation processes
• Create, review, and maintain mechanical and EE-related CAD, BOM, DFM, and test documentation as required
• Support exit meetings, core team meetings, design reviews, and escalation meetings with clear technical input and data-driven recommendations

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in mechanical engineering analysis, development, validation, and documentation
• Hands-on experience with mechanical construction design, including sheet metal and polymer injection-moulded components
• Advanced 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks or similar)
• Strong assembly and detail drawing skills
• Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles
• Ability to analyse and interpret test data and design options for critical features and determine optimal solutions
• Ability to validate both novel and existing designs through structured testing and experimentation
• Experience developing and executing mechanical, thermal, airflow, and acoustic test procedures
• Basic knowledge of turbomachinery, particularly axial fans and impellers
• Good understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles
• Excellent attention to detail in both design control and test execution
• Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to work across multiple parallel projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear reporting of test results and conclusions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• 3+ years industry experience
• Experience with injection-moulding design and polymer materials
• PDM/PLM system experience is a plus
• SolidWorks CSWA / CSWP certification is a plus
• Experience with SolidWorks Simulation (FEM) or other analysis tools is a plus
• Python or scripting experience for test automation or data analysis is a plus
• Material science experience is a plus
• Project management experience is a plus
• Being a PC / gaming enthusiast is a strong plus