Mechanical Engineer

$85,000 - $115,000/Yr

Leviton - Melville, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Melville, NY

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Commercial & Industrial team. This engineer will be responsible for the design, development and testing of all aspects of mechanical components, systems and equipment, including new and existing products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; soliciting observations from operators
• Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods, testing properties
• Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs, applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components
• Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with corporate, industry and government regulations
• Maintain system and product data base by writing computer programs and entering data
• Complete projects by training and guiding technicians
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in mechanical design
• Some experience in consumer product design or Electro-mechanical device design a plus
• Experience with the manufacturing of consumer products, utilizing high volume automated manufacturing processes as well as manual assembly
• Has worked on new product development and sustaining products; designing, prototyping and testing as well as evaluation of material selection
• Experience with 3D CAD and drafting; Solid Works preferred
• Familiarity with PC Board and electronics packaging
• Experience with regulatory compliance and validation testing methods
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice-to-haves

• Creative with strong problem-solving skills and solutions oriented
• Ability to design and develop products using DFMEA
• Self-starter with the ability to time manage and prioritize tasks and projects simultaneously
• Understanding of consumer products and ability to maintain a high level of product knowledge
• Good communicator; able to convey information straightforward being concise yet thorough
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off