Design Engineer 1

Wasco Switches & Sensors•Santa Maria, CA

8d•$87,000 - $102,500

About The Position

Supports the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical products and systems by applying established engineering principles to defined assignments. Assists with creating, refining, and validating specifications, concepts, and test methods to help ensure product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance. Works under the guidance of more experienced engineering personnel while developing technical knowledge and professional proficiency. The position performs design, analysis, testing, documentation, and hands-on technical support in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and other stakeholders. It operates across office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments and follows applicable regulatory, quality, safety, document-control, engineering, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
Foundational knowledge of mechanical design, materials, manufacturing processes, and control systems.
Ability to apply established engineering principles and analytical reasoning to evaluate requirements and support practical engineering solutions.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly through drawings, reports, presentations, and discussions.
Focus on accuracy and quality, and ability to follow applicable technical, regulatory, quality, safety, and organizational requirements.
Curiosity, initiative, accountability, enthusiasm for developing engineering expertise, and receptiveness to coaching and guidance.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of relevant experience preferred; an equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.
Experience or familiarity supporting production activities and investigating equipment or process issues with operations, manufacturing, and maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

Perform system evaluations, mechanical design, equipment modifications, and process-development activities for defined assignments under appropriate guidance.
Prepare and update designs using established engineering methods, standards, and specifications; support product and operational improvement initiatives.
Review customer and project requirements; research materials and manufacturing methods; perform engineering calculations and analyze data using established tools and procedures.
Identify potential design or process issues and communicate findings to experienced engineers to support technical decisions and risk mitigation.
Contribute to cross-functional teams and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and other stakeholders.
Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculations, bills of materials, reports, test records, and database entries.
Follow applicable regulatory requirements, quality systems, document-control procedures, established engineering practices, and organizational standards.
Execute assigned feasibility, capability-validation, and quality-assurance testing using established plans and procedures.
Collect and analyze test data, document results, identify unexpected outcomes, and assist experienced engineers in evaluating performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Provide hands-on technical support for products, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
Assist with troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, technician training, data analysis, and basic programming activities; escalate complex or unresolved technical issues.
With appropriate guidance, develop or improve basic tools, fixtures, programs, or automated solutions.
Communicate technical information and findings through drawings, reports, presentations, and discussions, and respond constructively to feedback and technical direction.
Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
Occasionally travel for business, as required.