Senior Mechanical Engineer
Emerson · Bayan Lepas
NI (Part of Emerson) | Test & Measurement (T&M) Business Unit
NI is now part of Emerson’s Test & Measurement (T&M) Business Unit, combining NI’s industry‑leading platforms with Emerson’s global scale and operational excellence. Together, we empower engineers to solve complex, real-world measurement challenges.
At NI, we believe great engineering happens when talented people collaborate, challenge assumptions, and take ownership of meaningful work.
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team. In this role, you will help ensure our hardware product designs meet technical specifications and customer needs and are manufacturable. You will have the opportunity to work with both local and global teams to design a variety of test and measurement products.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Design & Engineering
- Lead the design and development of electronics packaging from concept to production.
- Define the mechanical architecture and select materials, components, and hardware to meet product requirements.
- Perform tolerance, thermal, and structural analyses to identify risks and ensure product reliability.
- Plan and conduct mechanical testing, analyze results, and improve the design.
Manufacturing & Supplier Support
- Develop specifications for mechanical materials and manufacturing processes.
- Qualify and support suppliers to meet manufacturing and quality requirements.
- Support manufacturing to resolve issues, improve yield, and maintain product quality.
- Work with procurement and suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery of mechanical parts.
Technical Leadership & Capability Building
- Provide technical guidance, mentor engineers, and improve mechanical design practices.
Who You Are:
You build trust by delivering on commitments and taking ownership of outcomes, even when challenges are complex or ambiguous. You approach problems with curiosity and a structured, data‑driven mindset, seeking to understand root causes rather than quick fixes. You collaborate openly across functions, valuing diverse perspectives and working constructively toward shared goals. You adapt quickly in a dynamic environment and continuously look for better ways to improve products, processes, and customer impact.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design and product development, preferably with electronics hardware or industrial products.
- Solid understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, tolerance stack-up, materials, and common manufacturing processes.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to collaborate well in a group environment and solve problems effectively.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing, in a global engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Experience using CAD and CAE tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.
- Hands‑on experience in thermal testing, designing metal and plastic components, and working with related manufacturing methods.
- Exposure to high‑mix, low‑volume product development or sustaining engineering roles.
- Experience in thermal analysis and structural simulation.
- Experience supporting supplier qualification, material changes, or production support activities.
Our Culture and Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and to fostering an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time-off plans, including paid maternity and paternity leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
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Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer Join NI, part of Emerson’s Test & Measurement business, and help create reliable products used by engineers worldwide. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead electronics packaging from concept through production, define mechanical architecture, select materials and processes, perform tolerance, thermal, and structural analyses, and support verification testing, suppliers, and manufacturing. You will also mentor engineers and improve design practices. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering graduate with at least five years of product development experience, strong mechanical fundamentals, CAD/CAE capability, and effective collaboration and communication skills. You will work with global teams, solve meaningful technical challenges, and grow your technical leadership within an innovative and inclusive engineering organization.More jobs at Emerson · Hardware & Silicon jobs in Bayan Lepas