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Mechanical Design/Development Engineer - 5166

Job Information

Contact:

hgstcareers@hitachigst.com

Location:

Other

Details:

Location - Boulder, Colorado

	Company Statement
	As a leading storage technology company, Hitachi GST traces its roots to the invention of the hard disk more than 50 years ago. Today we are an integrated producer of hard disk drives spanning research of advanced technologies, to industry-leading design and development through precision manufacturing processes. We offer a broad range of products to satisfy the needs of our customers, including consumers, small businesses and large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). We have approximately 30,000 employees worldwide and manufacturing locations in Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and China. Development laboratories are located in San Jose, CA and Rochester, MN, USA; and in Odawara and Fujisawa, Japan. Our sales and technical support offices are strategically located throughout Europe, Asia and North America.

	Responsibilities
	Experienced mechanical engineer responsible for all aspects of mechanical design, analysis and evaluation of critical disk drive components and associated HDD performance. Conduct designs using CAD, FEA, and validate performance by component and drive level testing. Will plan and execute evaluations, analyze and report results, optimize designs, perform failure analysis and develop timely solutions. Work with external suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to produce robust, manufacturable, cost effective designs for high volume production. Provide technical leadership of cross functional teams to resolve key problems. Must have good communication skills and be comfortable presenting to executives and customers. Some international travel may be required.

	Qualifications
	MS in Mechanical Engineering with 10 years industry experience designing high volume, high reliability products (disk drive experience preferred). Extensive skills in design, finite element analysis, dynamics and vibration control, testing & data analysis is required. Hands-on working experience using basic electro/mechanical test instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, LDVs, dynamic signal analyzers, and accelerometers is necessary. Experience working with overseas suppliers employing various manufacturing processes such as die casting, injection molding, stamping, machining and other high volume manufacturing methods. Must have demonstrated ability in creative problem solving and innovation; experience leading cross functional teams, effective communication skills, and be highly motivated.

	Equal Employment Opportunity
	It is the intent of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies to hire the best-qualified candidates for opportunities within the company, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and military status. However, applicant eligibility for employment-authorized immigration status, temporary or permanent, will be considered. Any subsequent sponsorship for permanent residence is at the sole discretion of Hitachi GST management, and is based on job performance, contribution, and business requirements.