Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for being part of a small, closeknit Engineering team designing and building portable chemical detection instrumentation. The ideal candidate will contribute throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept and design to prototyping, testing, and production support. This role requires a strong foundation in SolidWorks and mechanical design fundamentals, along with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines, manufacturing, and supplier teams to deliver reliable, precise, and well-integrated hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute throughout the full product lifecycle
• Create plans and designs using CAD programs (SolidWorks)
• Hands-on assembly of electromechanical sub-systems
• Support quality assurance standards though design and by partnering with onsite Manufacturing and Operations teams on parts inspection, troubleshooting, etc.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and vendors
• Physical testing of parts & systems
• Analyze problems or deficiencies and develop solutions to resolve them
• Conduct experiments and evaluations to improve and innovate product designs
• Oversee the development and manufacturing of physical prototypes for testing
• Document the design process, iterations, and test analytics
• Prepare technical reports, design specifications documents, and operational manuals
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and policies
• Stay informed of the latest advancements in technology, design trends, and engineering best practices

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Proficient with PDM lifecycle management
• Familiarity with designing both machined and injection molded parts
• Basic machine-shop skills & 3D printing/prototyping experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering field is required
• A minimum of 5 years or relevant engineering experience is required
• Ability to communicate effectively and continuously with engineers and non-engineers, both internally and externally, in person and virtual
• Experience in developing production-level and support documentation, including BOMs, assembly drawings, and maintenance instructions
• Hands-on experience assembling and testing electromechanical systems
• Attentive to detail and critically minded
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills

Additional Information

• This position is full-time on site at our Danbury, CT facility