Senior Mechanical Engineer

Uster Technologies AG

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required
  • 5+ years product development experience
  • Success in developing complex electro-mechanical products
  • Proven experience owning mechanical systems from concept to production
  • Expertise in 3D CAD design and documentation
  • Strong knowledge of various manufacturing processes
  • Ability to analyze technical problems and offer recommendations

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design and development for new and enhanced products
  • Own mechanical systems throughout their lifecycle
  • Develop and evaluate design concepts to recommend optimal solutions
  • Perform engineering analysis to validate design choices
  • Execute product development from concept to production release
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks early
  • Maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, and product documentation

Benefits

  • 401(k) and matching
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Duties:
• Lead mechanical design and development efforts for new product platforms and major product enhancements.
• Own complete mechanical systems and subsystems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and evaluate multiple design concepts and recommend optimal solutions based on technical, business, and customer requirements.
• Perform engineering analysis to validate design decisions.
• Execute product development activities from concept through production release.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the technical owner for assigned products and mechanical systems.
• Make independent engineering recommendations and decisions within defined program objectives.
• Influence product architecture and long-term technology direction.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, and product documentation.
• Manage engineering changes and support configuration control processes.
• Ensure designs consider manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, reliability, and cost targets.
• Drive improvements that reduce recurring product issues and improve product robustness.
• Support root cause investigations when required.

Requirements

Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of product development experience.
• Demonstrated success developing complex electro-mechanical products.
• Experience owning mechanical systems from concept through production.
• Expertise in 3D CAD design and product documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, molded plastics, and assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze technical problems and make recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:
• Experience leading significant product development programs.
• Experience with industrial equipment, instrumentation, or durable products.
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), FMEA, and structured design reviews.

Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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