Design Engineer 1

Wasco Switches & Sensors•Emmett, ID

About The Position

The Design Engineer supports the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical products and systems by applying established engineering principles to defined assignments. The role assists with creating, refining, and validating specifications, concepts, and test methods to help ensure product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance. Work is performed under the guidance of more experienced engineering personnel while the employee develops technical knowledge and professional proficiency. The position operates in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments. It requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer use; frequent walking between work areas and climbing stairs; and occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, or working around equipment. The role may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be exposed to operating machinery, noise, electrical systems, chemicals, and temperature variations, and must follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment. Occasional business travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the 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 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, with the ability to develop job knowledge through training, practical experience, and collaboration.
Curiosity, initiative, accountability, and willingness to seek guidance and respond positively to coaching.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.

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.
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, 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 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.
Communicate technical information and findings through drawings, reports, presentations, and discussions; respond constructively to questions, feedback, and technical direction.
Work with operations, manufacturing, and maintenance personnel to support production and investigate equipment or process issues.
Follow applicable technical, regulatory, quality, safety, and organizational requirements; contribute to continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving.