Mechanical Engineer - Interconnected Products Team

Trek•Waterloo, WI

8d•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 with 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.
Prototype and test components using both rapid prototyping and production-intent methods.
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.
Developing 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.
Familiarity with materials selection and 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.
Structural analysis, DFMEA, test plan creation, root cause analysis.
Prototype and test components using both rapid prototyping and production-intent methods.
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.
Developing design best practices within the department.
Willingness to develop strong working relationships and communication with an international team.