Control Panel Mechanical Engineer
Description -
We are seeking an experienced Control Panel Mechanical Engineer with strong expertise in mechanical design, electromechanical integration, and engineering infrastructure development. This role combines mechanical engineering expertise with system-level design, product development, manufacturability, and validation activities to support large-scale engineering programs, product platforms, and manufacturing readiness. The engineer will own and support mechanical architecture development of MUI control panel asset design and asset roadmap, structural and product integration, and engineering support activities across R&D and validation environments.
What a Control Panel Mechanical Engineer does at HP:
Develop and conduct mechanical designs for control panels, electrical enclosures, racks and hinges, control panel overlay, and integrated electromechanical systems supporting engineering validation and manufacturing activities
Design and implement mechanical layouts, sheet metal structures, mounting systems, cable routing features, and serviceability features for industrial and engineering applications
Perform 3D CAD modeling, detailed drawing creation, tolerance analysis, and design documentation for mechanical assemblies and production release
Work closely with electrical, FW, and software engineers to ensure robust mechanical and electromechanical integration across systems
Support prototype builds, engineering bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for mechanical and system-level issues
Drive DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) improvements to optimize manufacturability, reliability, cost, and serviceability
Collaborate with suppliers, fabrication vendors, and manufacturing teams on fabrication feasibility, tolerance control, material selection, and quality improvement activities
Support regulatory and compliance requirements related to mechanical safety, industrial standards, grounding, spacing, environmental considerations, and enclosure protection requirements where applicable
Develop and maintain technical documentation, BOM, mechanical design guidelines, assembly procedures, validation reports, and engineering references
Support manufacturing transfer activities including pilot builds, process validation, fixture reviews, and production issue resolution
Individuals who do well in this role at HP, usually possess:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, enclosure development, electromechanical product development, or related R&D roles. Experience in control panel mechanical design is preferred.
Experience supporting product development cycles from concept design, prototyping, validation, manufacturing release, and production support
Experience with sheet metal design, enclosure systems, electromechanical integration, or industrial equipment development is highly preferred
Knowledge & Skills
Mechanical Engineering
Control Panel & Enclosure Design
3D CAD Modeling & Detailed Drawing Creation
Sheet Metal & Structural Design
Electromechanical Integration
Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA)
Tolerance Analysis & GD&T
Mechanical Validation & Reliability Testing
Material Selection & Manufacturing Processes
Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
Prototype Development & Engineering Debugging
BOM & Configuration Management
Vendor & Manufacturing Collaboration
Industrial Standards & Compliance Awareness
Cross-Org Skills
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions…