We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, prototype, and implement mechanical tools, jigs, and fixtures used in electronics disassembly and recycling operations.
The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical design and hands-on engineering experience, with proficiency in 3D CAD, 2D drawings, BOMs, prototyping, DFM/DFA, and design validation.
Key Responsibilities:
Mechanical Design and Engineering
Design mechanical tools, jigs, fixtures, and equipment for electronics disassembly and recycling applications.
Create detailed 3D part and assembly models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and revision-controlled engineering documentation.
Develop design concepts through prototyping, testing, and iterative improvements.
Apply DFM and DFA principles to ensure designs are durable, cost-effective, and manufacturable.
Design adaptable tooling capable of operating across different facility layouts, equipment configurations, and site-specific requirements.
Coordinate engineering design changes and maintain appropriate technical documentation.
Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures as required.
Prototyping, Testing, and Validation
Build, assemble, fit, and physically test prototype tools, jigs, and fixtures.
Conduct hands-on testing in laboratory and operational environments.
Support tooling and fixture implementation while ensuring applicable Measurement System Analysis requirements are completed.
Work directly with operations teams to evaluate and validate tools under real-world conditions.
Support tool commissioning, troubleshooting, training, and deployment activities.
Travel to different facility locations as needed to support implementation and validation activities.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
5 to 10 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Tooling, Jig and Fixture Design, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Strong experience with 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing creation.
Experience designing and developing mechanical tools, jigs, fixtures, or production equipment.
Strong understanding of DFM and DFA principles.
Experience with prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and design iteration.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to travel to different facility locations as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Vault.
Experience with SolidWorks, Pro E, Creo, Fusion 360, or similar CAD platforms.
Experience with PLM, PDM, document management, or collaboration systems.
Experience with Measurement System Analysis and tooling qualification.
Experience developing SOPs and engineering documentation.
Familiarity with AI tools for engineering documentation, reporting, and workflow improvement.
Experience supporting manufacturing, electronics, recycling, or automated equipment environments.