Mechanical Engineer

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM

WHO WE ARE At NovaSensor , an Amphenol company, we are pioneers in high accuracy sensing solutions. As a global leader in MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) technology, we design and manufacture advanced pressure sensors that power critical applications across the medical, automotive, industrial, and consumer markets—whether it's enabling life-saving medical devices, enhancing vehicle safety and efficiency, or ensuring reliability in industrial systems.

We are part of Amphenol, a global leader in advanced interconnect systems, serving diverse markets including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and mobile devices. Amphenol Corporation, a member of the Fortune 500 (NYSE: APH), was established in 1932 and has pioneered innovation in electronics for nearly a century across virtually every end market.

Job Description : Contribute to the development of new prototype and product designs aimed at exploring emerging business opportunities. Create detailed product documentation following standardized release procedures and generate essential information for comprehensive technical design reviews. Interface with customers, vendors, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of project milestones. Define assembly line and equipment requirements while proposing innovative design techniques and processes to align with evolving industry demands. Collaborate with other engineers to build and test initial prototype concepts and assemblies, collecting performance data for design validation and product release readiness. Design test fixtures to evaluate new prototypes and perform root cause and failure analyses to identify and implement necessary design changes. Support legacy products already in production while conducting periodic benchmarking of designs, materials, and processes to maintain competitive standards and drive continuous improvement.

Job Requirements : Requires a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a directly related field plus three (3) years of experience in Mechanical Engineering role. Experience must include:

FEA experience using ANSYS for modeling and part design.

Product design for medical applications

SolidWorks to develop concepts and detailed engineering drawings

Conducting tolerance stack-up analyses

FMEA’s, DFSS & DFM tools and implementation.

Performing failure modes and effects analysis FMEAs

Developing production control/sampling plans for product performance conformance

Developing test protocols for product qualifications.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK On-site in Fremont, CA

What we offer 401(k)

Health insurance and wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Professional onboarding and training opportunities

Paid time off

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Inclusive and collaborative work environment

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