Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.

Who We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.

If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.

The Position:

JOB SUMMARY

• Perform design, development & sustaining including Mechanical layout, analysis, evaluation, prototype build, and testing of Avionics Electromechanical components, products & systems such as displays, Electronic Seat Boxes and Head end Server Units. Participate with members of management in the design and development of products and analysis of customer requirements by assisting in the determination of a problem solution while considering form, fit, function, thermal, Structural Rigidity, weight, EMI, DFM, DFT, product marketing and cost.   

  May have specific technical project or product responsibility. 

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES.

• • Design and develop mechanical enclosures, components and assemblies utilizing mass production manufacturing techniques, such as sheet metal stamping, plastic injection molding, die casting and CNC machining.  

  • Work closely with the EE/EMI/PCB Engineers and design the mechanical aspects of PCBs (outline dimensions, mounting points, connector locations, keep out zones, etc.), cables and harnesses.  

  • Apply standard engineering principles and hands-on techniques to solve complex design challenges and refine product designs. 

  • Perform qualitative and quantitative thermal, structural, shock, and vibration analyses to assess the dynamic characteristics and thermal performance of materials, assemblies, and systems. 

  • Apply standard engineering principles and hands-on techniques to debug, troubleshoot and solve complex design challenges. 

  • Record and analyze prototype test data, ensuring thorough validation of design functionality and performance. 

  • Select materials and hardware in compliance with industry specifications (e.g., DO-160) and product requirements. 

  • Work closely with technicians, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and support personnel to ensure designs are implemented effectively and aligned with project objectives. 

  • Perform sustaining engineering tasks, including documentation and design updates, to support product lifecycle management and minimize service interruptions. 

  • Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, obsolescence, and material planning teams to coordinate part selection, ordering, and vendor/supplier management. 

  • Work with the respective Project Manager, or when required independently, to generate and update product  Design and Development schedules. 

  • Ample knowledge of engineering principles such as solid mechanics, materials science, heat transfer, static and dynamic structural analysis, and electromagnetic shielding.  

  • Proficient in 3D CAD modeling (Creo or NX Preferred), creating and interpreting engineering drawings and performing tolerance analysis. 

  • Ability to interpret and develop product requirements from specifications, oral instructions, or preliminary sketches. 

  • Knowledge of mass production manufacturing techniques, such as sheet metal stamping, plastic injection molding, die casting and CNC Machining. 

  • Possess technical writing ability to prepare reports and documentation for submission to management. 

  • Proficient in project planning and ability to plan for internal and/or external dependencies. 

  • Capable of clearly identify contributions to the success of a product or project. 

  • Use professional concepts while applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. 

  • Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. 

The salary or hourly wage range of $37.00 – $67.00 HOURLY is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements. 

What We’re Looking For:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent followed by an MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,  Materials Science or equivalent.
• 2-5 years experience in areas such as Computer/Laptop/Ultra mobile PC design, thermal, strength of materials, properties of materials and machine design.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent  Computer design Science. 

  • 3-6 years’ experience in areas – (Electromechanical Consumer Electronics such as Computer/Laptop/Ultramobile PC/LCD Design) Thermal, Strength of Materials, Properties of Materials a plus. 

  • 3D/2D 3D modeling Software Experience (Pro/E CREO, NX, CATIA or SolidWorks) 

  • Experience  creating and interpreting engineering drawings using geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) 

  • Understanding of Avionics Environmental/EMI/ESD/Safety Test Requirements a plus. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude

What We Offer:

·         At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive, and flexible benefits program.

·         Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.

·         Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP. 

·         401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.

·         Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.

·         Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program. 

All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19.  Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law. 

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.