Mechanical Engineer

Ralliant•Solon, OH

About The Position

Tektronix is hiring an entry-level Mechanical Engineer for its Precision DC Solutions team in Solon, Ohio. The role supports the design, development, testing, and improvement of precision electronic test and measurement products. It is suited to candidates with 0 to 5 years of engineering experience and an interest in mechanical design and product development. Candidates must have 3D CAD modeling experience gained through education, internships, co-ops, or employment. Creo and experience with electronic or electromechanical products are preferred but not required. The engineer will design parts, assemblies, and enclosures; create and maintain CAD models, drawings, bills of material, and product documentation; and support products from early concept through production release. Working with cross-functional teams, the engineer will help build and evaluate prototypes, support design verification testing, apply sound design practices, investigate product issues, and contribute to product lifecycle, cost-reduction, and continuous-improvement work. The position also involves design reviews and collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing teams to help ensure designs can be produced safely and consistently.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
0 to 5 years of professional, internship, or co-op experience.
3D CAD modeling experience from school, internships, co-ops, or full-time work.
Basic understanding of mechanical design and engineering drawings.
Basic understanding of common manufacturing methods and materials.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Creo Parametric.
Internship, co-op, project, or work experience designing electronic or electromechanical products.
Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, plastic parts, or mechanical assemblies.
Basic knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Basic knowledge of thermal design, airflow, or heat transfer.
Experience building and testing prototypes.
Experience with PLM systems such as Windchill, Oracle PLM, or Teamcenter.
Hands-on experience with tools, lab equipment, or electronic test equipment.
Experience on a student design team, capstone project, or similar group project.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical parts, assemblies, and enclosures for electronic products with support from experienced engineers.
Create and update 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of material, and product documents.
Support new product development from early concepts through production release.
Work with Electrical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Compliance, and Supply Chain teams.
Build and review prototypes and support design verification testing.
Learn and apply design practices for thermal performance, strength, manufacturability, and reliability.
Help investigate production, quality, and customer issues.
Create and support engineering change requests and product lifecycle management work.
Participate in design reviews and communicate design updates and test results.
Support existing products, cost reduction, and continuous-improvement work.
Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to help ensure designs can be built safely and consistently.