Mechanical Engineer - Interconnected Products Team

Trek Bicycle Corporation

$85K — $100K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years in product development.
  • Experience designing consumer electronics, including enclosures and small mechanisms.
  • Involvement in multiple project cycles from design to production.
  • Knowledge of designing plastic components considering manufacturing constraints.
  • Familiarity with material selection for designs using metal components.
  • Proficient in CAD software (On Shape or SolidWorks), including GD&T methodology.
  • Skilled in structural analysis and DFMEA, with experience in prototyping.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a team to develop hardware for production and R&D projects.
  • Manage documentation and revisions throughout project duration using a PLM system.
  • Proactively seek innovative solutions and R&D opportunities.
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Prototype and test components using rapid and production-intent methods.
  • Take on multiple projects with strong time management and delegation skills.
  • Develop design best practices within the engineering department.

Benefits

  • Flexible and enjoyable company culture.
  • Competitive healthcare options including PPO and HDHP.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.
  • Free life insurance and optional term life insurance.
  • Generous vacation package.
  • 401(k) with matching contributions and ESOP.
  • 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.
  • Flexible holiday schedule with 10 company holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 for further education.
  • Employee discounts on products and deep retail discounts with partners.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for a talented mechanical engineer to help propel a fast-moving and high performing development team to the next level. This position would involve collaborating with a team to develop hardware on production and R&D projects.

This role will be based at our HQ in Waterloo, WI.

Technical Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of experience in product development.
  • Experience with designing consumer electronics products (e.g., enclosures, displays, connectors, buttons, and small mechanisms).
  • Experience in multiple project cycles from design through production.
  • Understanding of how to design plastic components with considerations of manufacturing process constraints, resin property differences, sealing, and fastening.
  • Familiarity with materials selection and manufacturing methods related to designs using metal components.
  • Experience using CAD modeling software (preferably On Shape or SolidWorks) to create 3D models and 2D engineering drawings, including the ability to understand and apply GD&T methodology.
  • Skilled in structural analysis, DFMEA, test plan creation, root cause analysis
  • Prototype and test components using both rapid prototyping and production-intent methods.
  • Manage documentation and revisions through the duration of the project using a PLM system.
  • Ability to take on multiple projects with the appropriate level of delegation and time management.


Other Required Skills:
  • Proactively seeks out innovative solutions along with research and development opportunities.
  • Communicates well within the cross functional teams at Trek.
  • Developing design best practices within the department.
  • Strong passion for continuous improvement to product, processes, and yourself
  • Willingness to develop strong working relationships and communication with an international team.


Other Skills of Interest:
  • Experience with design analysis using FEA.
  • Optics design
  • Capable with bike assembly.
  • System-level engineering experience, including integration of mechanical components with motors, batteries, sensors, controllers, and wiring harnesses.
  • Experience working with and communicating with suppliers in Asia.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance (e.g., UL, EN, RoHS).


Education:

Bachelor's degree in related field of study

Trek Benefits:
• Flexible and fun company culture
• Competitive health care
• PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
• Competitive vacation package
• 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
• Flexible holiday schedule - 10 company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
• Employee discounts on all product
• Deep partner retail discounts

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