Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll join a small, agile team supporting a diverse range of projects and initiatives across product development and manufacturing. This role is ideal for a designer with deep expertise in CAD and a strong foundation in both metal and polymer fabrication techniques. You'll be responsible for creating and refining 3D models, performing design validation through FEA, and collaborating across disciplines to integrate mechanical systems with electrical and control components. Your work will directly impact the performance, manufacturability, and innovation of product lines. You'll support a variety of clients and industries while working collaboratively with suppliers and other Applied partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required
- 5+ years of 3D design experience
- Expert-level proficiency in CAD software: Creo, SolidWorks, or Inventor (preferably all three)
- Strong knowledge of metalworking processes: forming, bending, welding, machining, casting, extrusion
- Experience with polymer manufacturing: injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
- Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles
- Familiarity with machine control systems and PLCs
- Working knowledge of at least one programming language
- Capable of working independently and as a team member
- Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
- Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Desire to work on a variety of projects
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Creating and refining 3D models
- Performing design validation through FEA
- Collaborating across disciplines to integrate mechanical systems with electrical and control components
- Support a variety of clients and industries while working collaboratively with suppliers and other Applied partners.
Benefits
- 401K retirement plan
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
- medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
- flexible work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
