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Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.\n This position is within the R&D Group in XP Power Irvine CA. Successful candidate will lead mechanical design of power converters that includes DC/DC, AC/DC, high power, low power, high voltage, and low voltage switch mode power supplies.\nThe R&D Group features a collaborative environment with creative, smart people and cutting-edge technologies. Engineering excellence is expected and encouraged. Come join us in crafting solutions the world does not know of yet!\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nLead a mechanical development of power converters from concept to volume production while ensuring that the design meets performance specifications, cost & reliability targets.\nGuide the team in the rigorous product development process that includes thermal simulations, DFMEA, GD&T analysis, stress analysis, and extensive design verification test activities.\nDrive technical strategy, architecture and operational readiness.\nLead Research and Development activities of new technologies.\nLead root causes analysis activities on products, technical problems, and documentation.\nDevelop and maintain relationships with all necessary internal engineering organizations to ensure a well-integrated development process and technical outcome.\nParticipate in regular staff meetings to ensure adherence to project schedules, assignment of action items, and appropriate allocation of resources.\nParticipate in cross functional and peer reviews to ensure designs meet all established requirements\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure designs adhere to DfX guidelines\nCollaborate with international manufacturing locations during development and product infancy to maximize production yields.\n Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 10-12 years of design experience in the power supply or related industry, or Master’s degree with 8-10 years of experience\n3-5 years of engineering management experience is preferred\nAbility to drive engineering deliverables in a hands-on fashion when needed.\nExperience with electronic packaging including 3D modelling of cable assemblies\nExperience with thermal and dynamic simulation tools is highly preferred.\nExperience developing mechanical packaging solutions for electronic equipment. This could include conceptual design, solid modelling, 3d assembly creation, cable harness design, sheet metal design, and machined part design.\nWorking familiarity with thermal management principles, stress analysis concepts \nDemonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks, Pro-E, Creo and AutoCAD.\nStrong project management experience and supervisory skills\nExcellent verbal, written and organizational skills\nExcellent analytical skills\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering excellent results\n XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.\nWe also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:\n100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents\nCompany Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability)\nCompany 401(k) Match (up to 6%)\nMental Health Benefits\nPaid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)\n13 Company Paid Holidays \nPaid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)\nEmployer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance \nVeterinary Pet Insurance\nCompany Social Events held throughout the year\nA Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence","description_format":"text","description_chars":4009,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Power Supplies & Power Electronics"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T14:52:36Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":46,"reasons":["conf:3","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T17:54:26Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":170000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/xp-power-senior-mechanical-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/xp-power-senior-mechanical-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T17:54:26Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":134,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4866,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}