Design Engineer 1
About The Position
The Design Engineer 1 supports the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical products and systems, applying established engineering principles to defined assignments. The role assists with creating, refining, and validating specifications, concepts, and test methods to support product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance. Work is performed under the guidance of more experienced engineering personnel as the employee develops technical knowledge and professional proficiency. The position contributes to design and development, technical research and analysis, documentation, testing and validation, and hands-on technical support. It works collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and other stakeholders, follows applicable regulatory, quality, safety, document-control, and organizational requirements, and escalates complex or unresolved technical issues to experienced engineering personnel. The role operates in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments. It involves extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer use; frequent walking between work areas and stair climbing; and occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, or working around equipment. It may involve handling items weighing up to 50 pounds, exposure to machinery, noise, electrical systems, chemicals, and temperature variations, and occasional business travel. Required safety procedures and personal protective equipment must be followed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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, analytical reasoning, and developing conceptual-thinking skills to evaluate requirements and support practical engineering solutions.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly through drawings, reports, presentations, and discussions.
- Ability to work collaboratively and respond constructively to questions, feedback, and technical direction.
- Commitment to accuracy and quality and to following applicable technical, regulatory, quality, safety, and organizational requirements.
- Ability to perform the physical and environmental aspects of the role, including handling items weighing up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Two to four years of relevant experience preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.
- Experience or developing capability in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, technician training, data analysis, or basic programming activities.
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 while considering manufacturability, scalability, cost, and business requirements.
- 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.
- Participate in 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, engineering practices, and organizational standards.
- Execute assigned feasibility, capability-validation, and quality-assurance testing according to established plans and procedures.
- Collect and analyze test data, document results, identify unexpected outcomes, and assist experienced engineers in evaluating product 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 to experienced engineering personnel.
- With appropriate guidance, develop or improve basic tools, fixtures, programs, or automated solutions.
- Work with operations, manufacturing, and maintenance personnel to support production and investigate equipment or process issues.
- Communicate technical information and findings through drawings, reports, presentations, and discussions; present recommendations related to assigned work.
- Maintain accuracy and quality, develop job knowledge through training and collaboration, and contribute to continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
