Senior Mechanical Engineer
viaPhoton•Naperville, IL
•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical product design for the next generation of our fiber optic solutions. With at least 7 years of experience, you will mentor junior engineers, partner with sales and operations, and deliver products that solve real customer problems. You will design across multiple manufacturing methods, build prototypes, and explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with at least 7 years of practical experience in a similar industry or field
- Experience in a technical support or customer-facing role
- Proficient in SolidWorks and can produce detailed CAD models, drawings, and renderings
- Can summarize technical concepts clearly for less technical audiences and provide succinct instructions
- Careful analytical and problem-solving skills and can produce meaningful insights and recommendations
- Comfortable handling multiple inquiries at once and prioritizing accordingly
Responsibilities
- Work with sales, operations, and marketing teams to develop new products that solve real customer problems
- Mentor and support junior engineers with tasks and projects, including SolidWorks usage
- Lead the mechanical product design process, including CAD design, drawings, bill-of-materials, FEA, and cost analysis
- Investigate and lead technical root cause analysis and failure investigations
- Design across sheet metal, injection molded plastics, extrusions, and castings using SolidWorks
- Build prototypes, source components with outside vendors, and partner with cross-functional teams to keep projects on time and on budget
Benefits
- Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
- 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
- Flexible PTO that grows over time
- 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
- Monthly team events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
