Garmin

Mechanical Engineer 2 - Outdoor Products

Garmin • $70K — $95K *
Olathe, KS 66062In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 1 year of relevant engineering experience
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Proficient in CAD software for modeling parts (SolidWorks or OnShape)
  • Knowledgeable in relevant engineering tools

Responsibilities

  • Complete mechanical designs for outdoor product lines
  • Model complex parts using CAD software
  • Participate in design reviews to enhance engineering solutions
  • Mockup and test mechanical systems for compliance
  • Estimate costs and time for mechanical designs
  • Communicate with vendors for custom part production
  • Specify and validate test plans for systems

Benefits

  • Eligible for Garmin's benefit program
  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Employee discounts on Garmin products
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer 2 on our Outdoor Product Team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex mechanical solutions, testing and validating, completing technology explorations and/or delivering Outdoor products to mass production. This product category includes a wide range from golf products to hiking products as well as scuba diving products and accessories.

Essential Functions
  • Complete moderately complex mechanical designs for Garmin's Outdoor product lines
  • Model complex parts as an expert CAD user
  • Collaborate and add value through participation in design reviews, providing comments and suggestions on mechanical engineering designs
  • Mockup and test basic mechanical systems to verify compliance with design requirements
  • Make estimates on tooling, part cost and design time for basic mechanical designs
  • Communicate effectively with vendors that produce custom mechanical parts as required
  • Specify test plans to validate moderately complex systems
  • Possess knowledge of injection modeling, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining processes, etc.
  • Demonstrate proficient knowledge of preferred part materials for basic part production and performance

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrates knowledge of CAD software and the ability to model moderately complex parts (SolidWorks or OnShape)
  • Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of relevant engineering tools

Desired Qualifications
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
  • Mechanical systems repair or troubleshooting experience
  • Experience using SolidWorks or OnShape software


This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

About Garmin

Garmin Ltd. is an American multinational technology company founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas. The company specializes in GPS technology for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sport activities. Garmin's products serve aviation, marine, automotive, wireless, outdoor recreation, and fitness markets. The company's goal is to create navigation and communication devices that can enrich customers' lives. Garmin has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's products are sold in over 100 countries.
Learn more about Garmin
Size
18,700 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$992.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
GRMN
* Ladders Estimates

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