Tech Lead - Mechanical Engineer

Are you looking to join a team where innovation isn’t just a buzz word, but encouraged and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference and have a direct impact on the design and development of next generation technology and products? If your answer is yes, then VTI Instruments (VTI) / United Electronic Industries (UEI) needs you on our team!

VTI / UEI is a leading supplier of instrumentation used for the world’s most demanding test applications, where a sustained focus on innovation and technology enables us to deliver solutions with unparalleled measurement integrity and data reliability. Our products are used to analyze the performance of critical components and systems in the aerospace and defense, national security, energy and power generation, transportation and infrastructure, and commercial electronics industries. As a part of team within organization, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary engineering group focusing on next generation new product development and design. We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead - Mechanical Engineering to drive the design and development of electronics enclosures, chassis, and mechanical packaging for Data Acquisition and Test & Measurement products. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in sheet metal chassis design, thermal management, EMI/EMC compliance, safety standards, and ruggedized enclosure development for industrial and aerospace applications.   Key Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design of electronic enclosures, chassis, and packaging solutions from concept to production. Develop 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and assembly documentation using SolidWorks. Design sheet metal, machined, molded, cast, and extruded components with a focus on manufacturability and reliability. Own mechanical requirements, thermal design, safety compliance, and EMI/EMC considerations. Design ruggedized chassis for industrial, aerospace, and defense applications. Drive prototype builds, product qualification, ECO implementation, and production support. Collaborate with hardware, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to ensure successful product delivery. Manage vendor interactions for fabrication, machining, tooling, and production activities. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to mechanical engineering team members.

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university. 8+ years of mechanical product design experience for electronic enclosures and chassis. 2+ years of hands-on experience with thermal management, including conduction and forced-air cooling.

Strong expertise in sheet metal enclosure design, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes.

Proficiency in SolidWorks.

Experience with cast, molded, and machined components is an added advantage.

Exposure to wire harness routing, fabrication processes, and assembly methods.

Knowledge of military, industrial, and regulatory compliance standards. Experience with IP-rated and ruggedized product design. Working knowledge of EMI/EMC, product safety, shock, vibration, and environmental qualification. Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills. Preferred Domain Experience: Test & Measurement, Data Acquisition Systems, Instrumentation, Aerospace, Defense, or Industrial Electronics.

For more information, please visit VTI Instruments | Data Acquisition and Functional Test Solutions , United Electronic Industries (UEI) – DAQ, Test, HIL , www.ametek.com