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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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In-Office
Spokane Valley, WA
161K-241K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Spokane Valley, WA
161K-241K Annually
Senior level
Designs, develops, tests, and supports rack-mounted network equipment. Responsibilities include sheet metal and injection-molded part design, PCB assembly layouts, component selection, thermal and structural analysis, prototype support, engineering drawing review, BOM and ECO release, design reviews, and cross-functional collaboration. Requires mechanical engineering expertise, CAD and simulation experience, shop-tool familiarity, communication skills, and an accredited BSME or MSME.
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At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. 
 

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Position Summary
This position involves supporting design, development, and testing rack mounted network equipment. Responsibilities include design of sheet metal and injection molded parts, as well as the thermal and structural analysis and reporting required to support those designs.


Responsibilities
•    Have experience in server appliance and chassis design in enterprize or OCP rack environment
Use of SolidWorks mechanical CAD software CSWP or equivalent•    Extensive design of sheet metal, injection molding, castings, machined parts and similar.
•    Mechanical layout of circuit board (PCB/PCA) assemblies.
•    Component selection evaluation (fans, heat sinks, connectors, hardware, etc.)
•    Simulation and Analysis of designs, including thermal and structural evaluations.
•    Capable of generating reports for testing, tolerance, and fit analysis studies.
•    Hands-on support prototype builds and evaluation of changes
•    Review and check engineering drawings.
•    Creation and release of the Bill of Materials.
•    Preparation and release of Engineering Change Orders and Deviations
•    Conduct design reviews using PowerPoint, Excel, or similar appropriate tools.
•    Adhere to project schedules.
•    Support cross-functional team meetings.
Qualifications
•    BSME or MSME from an accredited university
•    Familiarity with mechanical CAD and simulation software
•    Extensive experience in mechanical engineering design.
•    Ability to understand and design mechanical assemblies in a timely manner.
•    Familiarity with basic shop tools
•    Willingness to take initiative, is self-motivated, and grow in responsibility.
•    Has good verbal and written communication skills
•    Competence with Microsoft Office software
•    Ability to work with and clearly communicate with an interdisciplinary team of engineers and lab technicians.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
•    Daily desk and computer use in office environment.
•    Occasional use of lab and shop equipment.
•    Must be able to lift 50lbs. on occasion
•    In office position is required
 

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The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $160,800.00 - $241,200.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. 

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.  F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [email protected].

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