Mechanical Engineer - Intermediate

We are looking for an Intermediate Mechanical Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have engineering experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment—such as a startup—and hold a degree in a relevant engineering field from a college or university. This role requires strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, a solid understanding of the full product development lifecycle, and hands-on experience with electromechanical systems. You will be involved from early-stage design through to final product deployment, collaborating with teams across engineering, prototyping, and production. Responsibilities

Design, build, and test prototype parts and assemblies for electromechanical systems

Collaborate with Industrial Design to translate concepts into manufacturable and functional designs

Work closely with the manufacturing and supply chain teams to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals

Inspect and verify incoming mechanical components to ensure compliance with design specifications

Maintain and update design documentation (CAD, drawings, BOMs) for both new and existing products

Support early-stage production, including first builds, test planning, and troubleshooting

Assist in cost estimation and tracking, and monitor project timelines and deliverables

Contribute to sustaining engineering efforts, including design improvements and issue resolution on deployed products

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills required (SolidWorks preferred)

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with electrical, industrial, and manufacturing teams

Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment

Strong attention to detail in both design and documentation

Experience with prototyping and hands-on mechanical work is an asset

Familiarity with product development cycles, manufacturing methods, and DFM/DFA principles is a plus

Bonus points for

Experience in robotics and/or product development in a startup environment

Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Upchain)

Ability to work with a variety of rapid prototyping processes

Design experience with injection molding, casting, and sheet metal

Working knowledge of tools like Jira, Atlassian suite, and Lucidchart