Senior Mechanical Engineer

San Antonio, TX

Full Time

Experienced

EControls is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing R&D team. The Mechanical Engineer leads the development of mechanical and electro‑mechanical products by driving design analysis, validation planning, and cross‑functional collaboration throughout the product development lifecycle. This role serves as the product expert, working closely with supply chain, manufacturing engineering, sales, quality, customers, and suppliers to ensure robust designs, proper validation, and manufacturability. The position also contributes to organizational strength by mentoring junior engineers, supporting cost and schedule estimates, and elevating engineering consistency and technical capability.

Responsibilities

Responsible for being the Technical Lead for new product development of mechanical and electro‑mechanical products, including driving and supporting the team through the phase gate product development process.
Lead design analysis (FEA, CFD), design reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DFM reviews.
Function as product expert, collaborating closely with internal cross‑functional teams including supply chain, manufacturing engineering, sales, and quality to develop new and support existing products.
Interact externally with both customers and suppliers on technical topics.
Work closely with Program Manager to estimate product cost and development timeline.
Develop and write design validation test specifications, working closely with the test lab to ensure products are properly validated.
Mentor and train junior engineers and drafters to help develop a strong, consistent engineering organization.

Requirements

Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
MS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
Proficient in 3D mechanical design (SolidWorks preferred)
Proficient in one or more analysis tools (FEA, CFD, Tolerance stack)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Understand and apply GD&T standards
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and challenging environment
Injection molding/die casting processes and design practices
Seal design
Knowledge of CSA Class 1, Div 2 and UL (preferred)

EControls is a global provider of innovative, state-of-the-art integrated controls solutions for internal combustion engines and electric drive systems in the off-highway, on-highway, and stationary equipment markets. EControls designs world-class, full-authority engine management systems for major OEMs around the world. Our global engine development labs and engineering staff offer full-range support, from design guidance for base engine conversion to hardware, software, and engine calibration to meet each application's specific requirements.
We are passionate about customer satisfaction and service. We fearlessly engage in any effort that will eliminate our customers’ risk and clear a path to their success. We immerse ourselves in our customers’ world, reveal unknowns and deliver integrated solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
EControls provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EControls complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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