Staff Mechanical Engineer

LVT•American Fork, UT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

LVT is redefining how businesses operate in the physical world, moving beyond traditional security solutions to deliver AI-driven, actionable intelligence that makes sites smarter, safer, and more secure. Since pioneering our first mobile, solar-powered units, our commitment to scrappy, hands-on innovation has made us an established leader and one of the fastest-growing companies in intelligent site technology. We are building the next generation of solutions—from our physical units in the field to a powerful Agentic AI platform—that allows our customers to gain unprecedented visibility and control over safety, compliance, and operations. This is your chance to join a cutting-edge team that isn't just watching the world change, but actively building the technology that is changing it. We’re a team that’s focused on growth and innovation, and we’re proud that our crew, products, and leadership are being recognized for it. A Top-Tier Growth Company: Named one of the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies 2025 and #10 on the Inc. 5000 Rocky Mountain Regional list for 2025. Innovative Leadership: Our CEO, Ryan Porter, was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, and our CTO, Steve Lindsey, was inducted into the Silicon Slopes CTO Hall of Fame in 2024. Product & Software Excellence: We were named one of The Software Report’s Top 100 Software Companies of 2023 and are a winner of the Security Today Govies Award for 2025. ABOUT THIS ROLE LVT is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the team at our American Fork HQ and Spanish Fork MFG facilities. Here you will work on core development for AI/ML enabled security solutions including but not limited to optical pan/tilt cameras, batteries, solar power, electronics packaging, mechanisms, sensors and payloads. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on and a self starter. High growth potential is possible as well as additional leadership opportunities present themselves. This role is based in-office out of our Headquarters in American Fork, Utah, although some days will need to be spent with the team and inhouse manufacturing based in Spanish Fork. There will also be approximately 5-10% travel required to our partners overseas facilities.

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience designing mechanical and electromechanical products (e.g., IoT devices, industrial or medical equipment, drones, camera systems, consumer electronics)
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong CAD skills, with a preference for PTC Creo and Windchill.
Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), specifically for sheet metal, welding, and injection molding.

Responsibilities

Lead complex mechanical and electromechanical product development programs through the entire lifecycle.
Collaborate with Product Management to define product direction by performing thorough design trade-off studies.
Manage hardware timelines and actively interface with Project Management and external manufacturing and design partners to meet launch goals.
Execute rapid concept evaluations for new mechanical and electromechanical products.
Partner closely with Product Management, Program Management, Electrical Engineering, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to ensure efficient development of quality products.
Lead rigorous design reviews, identify technical risks, and establish/execute effective mitigation plans throughout development phases.