Senior Model Integration Engineer (all genders)

About the position

The Senior Model Integration Engineer is responsible for ensuring robust stack-up analysis, design integration, and configuration management across all Nikon SLM products. This role translates Product Management requirements and System Engineering design intent into robust, scalable, and cost-effective SLM products. The Senior Model Integration Engineer is a pivotal figure in driving concept generation, design unification, and product industrialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall product integration within design tools and databases to ensure cohesive functionality and robust product design.
• Oversee all mechanical and electrical interfaces at module and unit levels to ensure compatibility and integrity.
• Own and maintain the Type Design Bill of Material (TD-BOM) throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create initial concepts and define final product layouts in collaboration with internal teams.
• Check and release system drawings, ensuring adherence to standards and project timelines.
• Lead collaboration between mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain teams to support product industrialization.
• Establish high- and low-level Product Breakdown Structures (PBS) in collaboration with system engineers.
• Plan and oversee integrated systems, sub-assembly testing, and ensure designs meet all requirements.
• Lead and support design reviews, providing technical guidance and oversight where needed.
• Take ownership of technical documentation, structural integrity assessments, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in 3D/2D CAD design, product integration, and high-technology content development (e.g., Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Devices).
• Strong knowledge of stack-up analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).
• Significant experience with Siemens NX/Teamcenter or Autodesk Inventor/Vault.
• Excellent understanding of product lifecycle management, change management, and configuration control.
• Proficiency in FMEA and impact analysis across the product lifecycle.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional, international teams.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits

• Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan and 4% match
• Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Gym reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance