Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Rochester Sensors

. Design the mechanical architecture for advanced liquid level sensing systems, including guided wave radar probes, capacitive sensing structures, and ultrasonic sensor housings .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCoppell • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design for rugged environments, focusing on sensor systems that endure extreme conditions. Proficient in FEA analysis and automotive-grade development processes, ensuring reliability and performance in product design.

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Mechanical DesignFEA AnalysisRuggedized Electronics PackagingAutomotive-Grade Development SystemsHarsh Environment Product Design

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Engineering3D CAD SystemsFailure AnalysisVibration and Fatigue ResistanceMaterials EngineeringSealing SystemsFluid-Contact Sensor StructuresEnvironmental Validation TestingDesign Verification and Validation TestingRoot Cause Investigation

Industry Keywords

IATF 16949APQPDFMEAPFMEAExtreme Duty CyclesVibration-Induced FatigueThermal Expansion MismatchCorrosion-Resistant MaterialsMechanical ShockDust and Contamination Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design the mechanical architecture for advanced liquid level sensing systems, including guided wave radar probes, capacitive sensing structures, and ultrasonic sensor housings
Develop sensor designs capable of surviving years of operation in extreme duty cycles
Design systems to withstand severe vibration and mechanical shock, extreme temperatures (–40°C to +125°C+), fluid exposure and chemical attack, dust, contamination, and pressure variations
Focus on structural integrity, sealing and environmental protection, electronics packaging, probe and waveguide design, and durable, corrosion-resistant material selection
Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations
Solve vibration-induced fatigue, thermal expansion mismatch, fluid interaction, and ruggedized electronics packaging reliability problems
Design and perform FEA analysis for rapid failure analysis
Own mechanical design from concept through production
Lead prototype development, testing, and design iteration
Balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost in design decisions
Work within automotive-grade development systems including APQP, DFMEA / PFMEA, and design verification and validation testing
Support processes aligned with IATF 16949 quality systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be located in the DFW area
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
8+ years of experience designing rugged industrial or automotive products
Proven track record developing mechanical systems for electronic sensors or instrumentation
Strong experience in several of the following areas: harsh environment product design, ruggedized electronics packaging, vibration and fatigue-resistant mechanical systems, fluid-contact sensor structures, sealing systems and ingress protection, and materials engineering for extreme environments
Advanced experience with 3D CAD systems
Experience using FEA tools for structural, vibration, and thermal analysis
Experience working within automotive-grade product development systems, including APQP, DFMEA / PFMEA, environmental validation testing, and IATF 16949 environments
Ability to perform physical activities including prolonged walking, occasional bending, climbing, rotating, squatting, reaching, kneeling, or stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds
Up to 10% travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Life, AD&D, short/long term disability insurance
401K Retirement program with company match
Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position