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Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and specialty products, with fiscal 2008 sales of US$14.8* billion to customers in more than 150 countries.

We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; and alternative energy and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.

More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.  (*Includes revenue from the company's former Wireless Systems segment, which will be reported as a discontinued operation beginning in the fiscal third quarter of 2009.)

Come turn our opportunities into your advantage at Tyco Electronics. Tyco Electronics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who will  develop and design new circuit protection products.  This is a great opportunity for an individual who is creative, motivated, insightful, and able to accomplish.

The successful individual will be responsible for the following:

• Be a project leader or assist project leader to review product requirements for design feasibility
• Develop mechanisms and packages for novel circuit protection products from initial concept and design solutions through release to manufacturing
• Specify and effectively engage external vendor resources to produce product prototypes and tooling that meet product requirements
• Work with and/or lead cross-functional teams and outside resources to bring concepts to reality  
• Effectively apply project management fundamentals, including costing, scheduling, and managing resources to meet project goals

 Qualifications:

• Ability to conceive of novel product concepts and design solutions from specification documents, the scientific literature or trade journals
• Ability to gather and analyze information to create mechanical quantifiable specifications from product requirements
• Ability to develop electronics packages and intricate mechanical or electro-mechanical devices a plus, such as connector design, relay design, or micro-mechanical actuators.
• Have solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices, including materials science, physics, and electrical fundamentals
• Strong CAD solid modeling skills required, ProEngineer Wildfire preferred, but Solid Works may substitute. Use of 2D Autocad a plus
• Ability to produce fully dimensioned and toleranced engineering CAD drawings, and familiarity with ECN practices for document control required
• Experience with design requirements for product manufacturing techniques, including metal stamping, finishing, plating, and plastic injection molding required
• Have knowledge about vendor resources including rapid prototyping technologies, metal stamping, machining, wire EDM, chemical etching
• Beneficial to have experience with high-volume manufacturing assembly techniques, such as pick & place, vibratory bowl feeding, laser welding, ultrasonic welding, automated inspection
• Ability to perform or direct personnel to perform mechanical and thermal analyses programs for polymeric and metallic parts preferred

 Desired Education, Experience, and Skills:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering discipline, MS is preferred
• 5 - 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and new product development preferred
• Must be a result-oriented and self-initiated professional
• Ability to work in fast-paced and project focused environment
• Strong teamwork effectiveness, leadership, and communication skills required