Mechanical Engineer II

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth - and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.

Job Description

At Bose we pride ourselves in providing extraordinary sound quality for our customers. In our Consumer Electronics products, sound quality is the primary focus. As part of the Mechanical Product Development team within the flagship Global R&D Product Engineering division, your work is visible, rewarding and innovative.

Are you a Mechanical Engineer who's a natural problem solver? When something is broken, do you have a relentless desire to find out why? Do you enjoy searching for the most cost effective design alternatives? Do you thrive on constant variety? If so, this is the job you have been looking for!

Bose Global R&D Mechanical Engineers work with interdisciplinary development teams in our Framingham headquarters, as well as at design and production facilities in Mexico, Europe and the Far East. You will take an active role in designing products to ensure they provide truly astounding audio and meet aggressive cost models by drawing on deep knowledge in areas such as plastics, metals, environmental compliance, PCBs, aesthetics, and reliability. You will use your technical knowledge, problem solving skills, understanding of materials, experience in product development (audio product experience is helpful but not required), critical analysis skills and teamwork for responsibilities such as:

Responsibilities:

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team through product development and manufacturing phases.
• Identify and solve challenging mechanical engineering problems by creating functional prototypes and new technologies for In-the-Home and On-the-Go Audio products.
• Evaluate design options through computer modeling as well as measurements and evaluation of physical prototypes.
• Draft mechanical specifications, verification and validation plans and execute verification testing.
• Complete detailed design in collaboration with manufacturing partners to meet program objectives.
• Support designs and documentation through manufacturing startup and continuing engineering.
• Communication with local/global Bose teams and vendor base

Mechanical Engineering Requirements and Skills:

Your strong background in Mechanical Engineering must include:

• Strong problem-solving experience in mechanical design and development of high volume consumer products.
• Experience with a variety of materials including molded plastics, elastomers (particularly silicones), aluminum, and steel. Quantitatively understand these materials, their use, their feel, and their properties.
• Collaborate with Industrial Designers/Artists and User Experience (UX) to realize exceptional cosmetic and touch experiences in high volume production.
• Have a sense for the elegance and impression created by our design in the hands of our customers.
• Design parts, in a wide range of sizes, and products that can be produced in high volume with flawless cosmetic and functional performance.
• Design solutions with a practical plan for their fabrication and assembly.
• Develop solutions to complex problems requiring regular use of ingenuity, creativity and technical expertise
• 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawings with NX. Familiarity with SolidWorks.
• Work hands-on in the lab to evaluate/test/analyze/fix design prototypes and production systems.
• Familiarity with PCB layout and fab and MCAD/ECAD data exchange.
• Interface and collaborate with Joint Development Manufacturers and Contract Manufacturers (domestically and in Asia) to achieve cost, schedule and design efficiencies and flexibility.
• Familiarity with product data management systems and change notices (CNs) preferably using Windchill.
• Must have ability to apply creativity, sound engineering principles, and hands-on execution to effectively solve problems.
• The ability to construct or modify hardware parts or models with some proficiency in the use of simple hand tools also valuable.
• Knowledge of high volume, consumer electronics product development is preferred but not a hard requirement.
• Experience with the design of products for EMI, UL, FCC or CSA compliance is preferred but not a hard requirement

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 3-7 years' work experience, preferably with high volume products.

At Bose, you''re inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $80,600-$110,750.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary.

In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company-driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we're creating what's next-pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let's Make Waves.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC's "Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal" Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.