Mechanical Engineer - Interconnected Products Team

Trek•Waterloo, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented mechanical engineer to help propel a fast-moving and high performing development team to the next level. This position would involve collaborating with a team to develop hardware on production and R&D projects. This role will be based at our HQ in Waterloo, WI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
5+ years of experience in product development
Experience with designing consumer electronics products (e.g., enclosures, displays, connectors, buttons, and small mechanisms)
Experience in multiple project cycles from design through production
Understanding of how to design plastic components with considerations of manufacturing process constraints, resin property differences, sealing, and fastening
Familiarity with materials selection and manufacturing methods related to designs using metal components
Experience using CAD modeling software (preferably On Shape or SolidWorks) to create 3D models and 2D engineering drawings, including the ability to understand and apply GD&T methodology
Skilled in structural analysis, DFMEA, test plan creation, root cause analysis
Ability to prototype and test components using both rapid prototyping and production-intent methods
Ability to manage documentation and revisions through the duration of the project using a PLM system
Ability to take on multiple projects with the appropriate level of delegation and time management
Proactively seeks out innovative solutions along with research and development opportunities
Communicates well within the cross functional teams at Trek
Develops design best practices within the department
Strong passion for continuous improvement to product, processes, and yourself
Willingness to develop strong working relationships and communication with an international team

Nice To Haves

Experience with design analysis using FEA
Optics design
Capable with bike assembly
System-level engineering experience, including integration of mechanical components with motors, batteries, sensors, controllers, and wiring harnesses
Experience working with and communicating with suppliers in Asia
Familiarity with regulatory compliance (e.g., UL, EN, RoHS)

Responsibilities

Collaborating with a team to develop hardware on production and R&D projects.
Designing consumer electronics products (e.g., enclosures, displays, connectors, buttons, and small mechanisms).
Designing plastic components with considerations of manufacturing process constraints, resin property differences, sealing, and fastening.
Selecting materials and using manufacturing methods related to designs using metal components.
Using CAD modeling software (preferably On Shape or SolidWorks) to create 3D models and 2D engineering drawings, including the ability to understand and apply GD&T methodology.
Performing structural analysis, DFMEA, test plan creation, and root cause analysis.
Prototyping and testing components using both rapid prototyping and production-intent methods.
Managing documentation and revisions through the duration of the project using a PLM system.
Taking on multiple projects with the appropriate level of delegation and time management.
Proactively seeking out innovative solutions along with research and development opportunities.
Communicating well within the cross functional teams at Trek.
Developing design best practices within the department.
Demonstrating strong passion for continuous improvement to product, processes, and yourself.
Developing strong working relationships and communication with an international team.