Mechanical Engineer – Product Design

Optikos, LLC.•Wakefield, MA

just now•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optikos is seeking an early-career Mechanical Engineer to join our product design team. In this role, you will support the creation of complex, high-precision electro-mechanical systems from initial concept through production. You will work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to help build robust, reliable products. This position is ideal for a creative, hands-on mechanical engineer who is eager to learn and enjoys mechanical design, motion control, and mechatronic integration in an environment where your contributions have significant impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
2+ years of mechanical engineering design experience, with a solid foundation in mechanical design principles.
Demonstrated experience using SolidWorks to design and create detailed part and assembly drawings.
Strong mechanical intuition, eagerness to learn, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving and lab testing.
Effective communication skills with the capability to work within an interdisciplinary team of engineers.
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
US citizenship or permanent residency visa required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with precision engineering, motion control systems, and/or mechatronics.
Exposure to optics, optical alignment and opto-mechanical integration.
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) methodologies.

Responsibilities

Assist in the mechanical design and architecture for new products, helping conceptualize and develop components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
Support the design of precision mechanisms, motion control systems, and integrated electro-mechanical architectures.
Collaborate closely with electrical, optical, and manufacturing teams to ensure system-level compatibility and performance.
Participate in hands-on prototype builds, fixture design, test planning, and iterative troubleshooting in the lab.
Assist in evaluating materials, manufacturing methods, and vendor capabilities to optimize performance, cost, and precision.
Apply mechanical design best practices, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and basic structural/thermal analysis.