Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc. • Santa Rosa, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Keysight’s Custom Solutions Mechatronic Automation team in Santa Rosa, California, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and deployment of custom automated test systems. The role focuses on customer-funded engineering projects involving robotics, automation, motion systems, fixtures, and other mechatronic solutions.

The engineer works with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and project management teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective automation systems from concept through customer deployment. The position requires strong technical judgment, hands-on engineering skills, and the ability to execute complex projects independently. It includes customer collaboration and support for system assembly, troubleshooting, validation, installation, and acceptance. Access to technology or technical data subject to U.S. export controls requires U.S. person status as defined in the posting or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Government authorizations.

Requirements

• BSME, MSME, or equivalent engineering degree and experience.
• Five to fifteen years of experience in mechanical design, robotics, automation, mechatronics, machine design, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals, manufacturing processes, machine design, 3D CAD, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to independently develop effective solutions, perform mechanical or thermal analysis, and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to create simple electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Hands-on experience with system assembly, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Must be a U.S. Person, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Government authorizations for access to export-controlled technology or technical data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience designing robotic, automated, pneumatic, or motion-control systems.
• Experience working directly with customers and supplier partners.
• Experience supporting equipment installation and field deployment.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, prototyping, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom automated and mechatronic systems based on customer requirements.
• Create complete CAD models, detailed drawings, bills of materials, and supporting engineering documentation.
• Support system assembly, integration, troubleshooting, validation, installation, and customer acceptance activities.
• Perform engineering analysis, including tolerance studies, mechanical design, and mechanical or thermal FEA as required.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, technicians, and cross-functional engineering teams throughout project execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, manufacturability, performance, and cost.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life, Accident, and Disability insurance.
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health coverage.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Flexible Time Off and paid holidays.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Discounts and perks.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior