apply to
karla.robertson@palm.com.
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Palm Sr. Product Design Engineer
Job Description:
Palm is seeking an experienced and creative Senior Mechanical Product
Design Engineer to join our cross-functional team designing and
developing high volume consumer electronic products for the mobile
computing environment. You will play a role in defining and
developing from concept through production working with other
Mechanical Product Design Engineers and overseas ODM mechanical teams.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong
technical background with significant proven experience in fast-track
product development of handheld electronic devices.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the following tasks, using a combination
of internal contributors, outside consultants, Product Design
Engineers and ODM design teams.
• Lead the product development and architecture definition
for next generation Wireless products
• Ensure product meets the Marketing feature requirements
and Industrial Design goals
• Ensure ODM Product Design resources meet product
specification and program schedules to ensure delivery of high quality
sound mechanical systems.
• Ensure clear and constant communication with ODM partners,
suppliers, cross-functional and PD design teams
• Manage and coordinate PD priorities and issues with ODM
and cross-functional teams
• Manage the design and component specifications for
electro-mechanical systems, i.e. LCD, Audio, Batteries, RF Shielding
• Ensure the product design meets DFX requirements, i.e.
Manufacturing, Environmental
• Ensure products meet Carrier, Regulatory and Environmental
mechanical specifications
• Prepare early design layouts and drive product architecture
• Research new materials, processes, and aggressive
technologies to meet product goals
• Implement aggressive Industrial Design fit and finishes
• Ensure detailed design documentation is complete and
imported into corporate systems, i.e. Agile
• Ensure Tool architecture and final specification are to
company standards
Required Skills and Experience:
• BSME minimum and 8+ years relevant experience in product design
• Experience in consumer electronic designs (phone design preferred)
• Experience in high volume plastics and sheet metal design
• Excellent 3D CAD experience, i.e. ProE, SolidWorks, Unigraphics
• Superior communication skills, strong use of communication
tools, i.e. email, spreadsheets, issues lists
• Lead ME on several prior projects that went to production
• Experience in managing outside resources, i.e. ODM's,
Production Suppliers
• Working knowledge of high volume manufacturing requirements
• Solid knowledge of metal and injection mold tool design
requirements for proper part design
• Experience with high end finishes, i.e. painted plastics,
plating processes, IMD solutions, insert molding
• Interest in other disciplines such as Industrial Design,
Human Factors, Quality and Electrical Engineering
• Solid analytical skills including strength of materials
and tolerance analysis
• Solid sketching skills in support of team communication
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