Job Description
Position: Mechanical Product Designer Automotive Key Fob (10 13 Yrs Experience)
Work Location: Milwaukee, WI 53209
Duration: Fulltime/Direct Hire
Job Description
Important Must Have Technical Skills
- Advanced Creo CAD for A Class surface & compact housing design Accurately translates OEM styling data into production ready geometry.
- PCB Keep In/Keep Out packaging & antenna clearance definition Maintains RF integrity and component fit within tight envelopes.
- Snap fit, multi shot & insert molded plastic part design Delivers robust, sealed enclosures without secondary fasteners.
- Silicone rubber domes & tactile switch integration Ensures consistent actuation force and IP67 sealing.
- Light pipe/guide and LED back lighting design Provides uniform graphic illumination and brand signature.
- Decorative finish planning (paint + laser etch, IML/IMD, metalizing) Meets OEM Color Material Finish targets and wear durability.
- Tolerance stack up & GD&T analysis at assembly level Guarantees fit, feel, and manufacturability across volume production.
- Metal die cast component integration (key blade, bezel) Adds structural strength and premium tactile/aesthetic appeal.
- Mold flow & lighting simulation interpretation Enables early gating, rib, and wall adjustments to prevent defects.
- Materials knowledge: Plastics (PC/ABS, PBT), rubber, metals
- Ingress Protection (IP65/IP67) design principles
- PCBA packaging and component layout understanding
- Antenna placement Wireless & Electronics Integration for RF performance optimization (UWB, BLE, LF, RKE, RFID, NFC)
- Battery integration (e.g., CR2032, Li-ion)
- 2D detailed drawings with full GD&T annotations and BOM.
Desirable Technical Skills
- Experience with Keyless Entry / Passive Entry & Go systems
- Mechanism/kinematic simulation (Creo Mechanism, View Reps) Accelerates evaluation of button travel and latch forces.
- Drop/shock & environmental robustness design Improves reliability under real world automotive abuse.
- Fixture & gauge design for prototype validation Shortens testing cycles and ensures dimensional control.
- DFMEA & DFM collaboration with tooling suppliers Mitigates manufacturing risk before hard tool kick off.
- Material stack up for capacitive/touch sensor readiness Future proofs platform for digital key and HMI evolution.
- PLM (Windchill) data management proficiency Secures revision control and traceability across global teams.
- EMI/EMC shielding techniques
- Connector design knowledge
- Hands-on electromechanical bench testing
- Rapid prototyping using 3D printing/CNC
- Understanding of validation tests: thermal, vibration, drop, chemical, salt spray
- Coordination with Electrical teams
OK to Have Technical Skills
- Basic EMC/EMI mechanical shielding familiarity Supports efficient hand offs with RF/Electrical teams.
- Surface quality assessment & neutral model delivery Streamlines OEM studio and supplier approvals.
- Cosmetic durability test knowledge (Taber, chemical, UV) Informs finish selection during early design stages.
- Soft tooling & rapid prototyping experience Enables agile iterations prior to production tooling.
- Cost reduction & continuous improvement mindset Contributes to competitive BOM without sacrificing quality.
- Supplier and manufacturing liaison capabilities
- Flex PCB knowledge
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours