Mechanical Engineer - Lowell, MA

An innovative technology manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of advanced surge protection and EMI/EMC filtering products. This role offers the opportunity to lead design activities, create prototypes, collaborate across engineering teams, and contribute to products used in demanding commercial and industrial environments.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in the design and production of highly engineered electronic protection solutions. With a reputation for technical excellence and innovation, the company serves customers operating in demanding environments where reliability, quality, and performance are critical. The business offers a collaborative culture where engineers have the opportunity to make a direct impact on product development while working alongside experienced technical professionals across design, testing, manufacturing, and product management functions.

Description

• Design and develop new mechanical solutions for specialized electronic products and assemblies.
• Lead and participate in technical design reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop product requirements, specifications, timelines, and project plans.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and support new product development initiatives.
• Create and test prototypes for validation, customer demonstrations, and product enhancements.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis to support design decisions.
• Produce and maintain detailed engineering drawings, documentation, and Bills of Materials using CAD software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, testing, product management, suppliers, and external partners.
• Support verification and validation testing activities and analyze test results.
• Implement design changes and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Track project progress, budgets, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Present project updates and technical findings to internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and interns.
• Support customer and business development teams with technical expertise when required.
• Ensure products and processes meet quality, regulatory, and company standards.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years of mechanical design or product development experience.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
• Ability to create technical drawings, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience developing and testing prototypes and supporting new product introductions.
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional engineering environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working within quality-driven manufacturing environments preferred.
• Familiarity with military specifications, ISO/AS9100 quality systems, or lean manufacturing methodologies would be advantageous.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and meet applicable compliance requirements.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging products with real-world applications.
• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through testing and production.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineering professionals.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing and innovative organization.
• Hands-on involvement in new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Opportunity to contribute to both commercial and highly regulated industry sectors.
• Broad cross-functional exposure across engineering, manufacturing, testing, and product management teams.
• Ability to develop advanced CAD, prototyping, and project leadership skills while working on cutting-edge technologies.

Interested? Apply today.

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