Drone Engineer Mandarin

DMR TECHNOLOGIES INC • Lafayette, LA

11h • $50,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

DMR Technologies is seeking a Drone Engineer to support product development, engineering coordination, and the transition of advanced drone technologies into U.S. manufacturing operations. The position is a technical link between DMR’s U.S. operations and external engineering partners, requiring a foundation in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or mechatronics engineering and conversational Mandarin proficiency to support communication among international engineering teams.

The engineer will help turn technical discussions into actionable engineering requirements, resolve design and manufacturing challenges, and support the development and localization of drone systems for the U.S. market. The position is full-time and on-site in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.
• Conversational proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, including the ability to understand and participate in technical discussions.
• Strong professional English communication skills.
• Working knowledge of U.S. engineering practices, technical documentation, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with unmanned aircraft systems, robotics, aerospace, or electromechanical products.
• Familiarity with CAD software, electrical schematics, embedded systems, or flight-control architecture.
• Experience working with international engineering or manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM), engineering change orders (ECOs), and product lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting product localization or U.S.-based manufacturing initiatives.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and UAS operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical discussions between DMR’s U.S. engineering and manufacturing teams and international engineering partners.
• Communicate in English and Mandarin about engineering specifications, design revisions, component requirements, and technical issues.
• Review engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support mechanical, electrical, and systems integration of unmanned aircraft.
• Assist with design improvements, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Translate engineering requirements into actionable instructions for U.S. manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve product reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and performance.
• Support engineering change management, documentation, and quality control processes.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and product development personnel to resolve technical challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time