Mechanical Engineer II (Allen, TX Hybrid)
About The Position
Motorola Solutions is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for its Vehicle Intelligence group, which develops edge computing, data solutions, and computer vision technologies for critical operations. The team designs ruggedized camera systems and hardware platforms for global deployment in public safety and commercial markets. The Mechanical Engineer will help bring ruggedized camera systems and hardware platforms from concept through global deployment. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with overseas engineering teams, maintaining technical documentation, coordinating prototype development, and supporting manufacturing execution. The engineer will also contribute to design integrity, quality improvement, and delivery of reliable hardware for critical operations. The position is hybrid and requires working from the Allen, Texas office four days per week. Travel is under 10%, and relocation is not provided. U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship is required.
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.
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly 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 in the United States indefinitely; 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.
- Work with suppliers and fabrication vendors on part sourcing, tooling development, material selection, and Design for Manufacturability reviews.
- Collaborate daily 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 with vendors and factory partners.
- Support environmental, thermal, ingress-protection, and vibration testing to verify 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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
