Mechanical Engineer II (Allen, TX Hybrid)
About The Position
Motorola Solutions’ Vehicle Intelligence team develops advanced edge computing, data solutions, and computer vision technologies for critical operations. The team designs ruggedized camera systems and hardware platforms for global deployment, serving public safety and commercial markets. The Mechanical Engineer II helps bring ruggedized camera systems and hardware platforms from concept through global deployment. The role supports product excellence through collaboration with cross-functional and overseas engineering teams, management of technical documentation, prototype development, and manufacturing execution. It also provides mechanical engineering support to production and repair teams and contributes to quality improvement and delivery of reliable technologies for critical operations. The position is based in the Allen, Texas office, with the candidate required to be onsite four days per week. Travel is under 10%, and relocation is not provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 4 years of experience in mechanical design and manufacturing support for electronic hardware, camera systems, or ruggedized enclosures.
- Strong proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo and with PLM systems.
- Proven DFM/DFA experience involving injection molding, die casting, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and die-cut gaskets or foams.
- Knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques and fixture design.
- Direct experience working with vendors on part specifications, tolerance stack-ups, and quality inspections.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional and multi-site project coordination.
- Legal authorization to work indefinitely in the United States; employer work permit sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with optomechanical assemblies, lens mounting (M12/C-mount), IR filters, and thermal dissipation systems.
- Prior collaboration experience with international teams and manufacturing facilities.
- Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) workflows, prototype build execution, and production line transfer.
- Fluency in additional languages relevant to overseas manufacturing hubs.
Responsibilities
- Maintain product technical databases, CAD files, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) documentation.
- Provide mechanical engineering support to production lines and repair teams to resolve assembly, tooling, and manufacturing yield issues.
- Coordinate with suppliers and fabrication vendors on part sourcing, tooling development, material selection, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
- Collaborate with overseas mechanical engineering teams on mechanical design, enclosure development, structural modifications, and prototype validation.
- Coordinate prototype builds, tooling sign-offs, and first-article inspections (FAI) with vendors and factory partners.
- Support environmental, thermal, ingress protection, and vibration testing to assess hardware durability in outdoor and vehicle-mounted environments.
- Conduct technical reviews and joint problem-solving sessions across time zones.
Benefits
- Incentive bonus plans
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- 10 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off packages
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid parental and family leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
