Mechanical Design Engineer – Power Modules, Power Packages

Nexperia

Mechanical Design Engineer focusing on advanced power module designs at Nexperia. Collaborating with R&D teams and ensuring manufacturability while utilizing 3D CAD and FEA tools.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeCatania • 🇮🇹 ItalyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design mechanical structures for power modules and packages, including housings, substrates, interconnects, and cooling systems
Integrate mechanical design with assembly process requirements
Collaborate with process engineers to ensure mechanical designs are compatible with automated and semi-automated assembly lines
Develop 3D CAD models and detailed drawings using tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor or CATIA
Perform mechanical simulations (e.g., stress, vibration, thermal expansion) using FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL) is a nice to have
Support prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical designs in collaboration with internal labs and external partners
Contribute to design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-reliability (DFR) initiatives
Interface with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and quality of mechanical components
Document design processes, specifications, and test results in compliance with internal standards and industry regulations
Coordinate and manage design documentation activities across the mechanical design team, ensuring proper document control, version management, release processes, and data consistency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in power electronics or semiconductor packaging
Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools
Solid understanding of materials used in power electronics (metals, ceramics, polymers) and their mechanical/thermal properties
Experience with assembly processes relevant to power modules and packages
Familiarity with thermal management techniques (e.g., heat sinks, TIMs, liquid cooling)
Knowledge of reliability standards (e.g., JEDEC, IEC) and environmental testing
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
Fluent in English; Chinese would be a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment
Strong connection with academic and industrial partners
Career development in a global organization with a focus on sustainability and electrification

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical design3D CAD modelingFEA simulationsdesign-for-manufacturingdesign-for-reliabilitythermal managementmaterials propertiesassembly processestesting and validationdocument control

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationcross-functional teamworkorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering