Mechanical Designer II

LMI Technologies; Oulu; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Education support program

Profit sharing

Job summary

LMI Technologies in Oulu, Finland seeks an experienced Mechanical Designer II to design, test, and document high-precision optomechanical systems. You will work within our global Technology (R&D) team to meet well-defined project deliverables.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in high-tech, strong CAD/Zemax skills, and fluency in English. The role offers hybrid work options, competitive PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Optomechanical engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of optomechanical sensor design is an asset.
• Proficiency with GD&T and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for optomechanical applications.
• Collaborate with optical engineers to integrate mechanical and optical designs.
• Prototype development, testing, and iterative design adjustments.
• Produce technical reports and documentation.

Skills

3D CAD

Zemax

GD&T principles

English communication

Team collaboration

PDM systems

Spreadsheets & cloud tools

Education

Mechanical Eng (BSc/MSc)

Tools

3D CAD software

PDM systems

Zemax

Job description

The Mechanical Designer II position routinely applies their skills to design, develop, test, document and deliver against requirements and specifications .

This position is expected to be an intermediate level where independent skill and company knowledge are applied to meet well-established project deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of precision mechanical engineering, optomechanical design, and numerical and/or statistical analysis .

You will contribute to the mechanical design and manufacturing of highly advanced optical 3D sensors.

Working as part of our global Technology (R&D) team, you will report to the Product Design Team Lead at our Oulu, Finland office.

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for optomechanical applications, ensuring high precision and reliability.
• Collaborate with optical engineers to integrate mechanical designs with optical systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Participate in prototype development and testing; analyze results and make necessary design adjustments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and project management, to ensure successful project execution.
• Produce technical reports and required documentation.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Master’s level degree in a related field such as Optomechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience in the high technology industry working on various projects relating to their area of study.
• Knowledge of optomechanical sensor design is considered an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of tools required by their discipline, specifically 3D CAD software and PDM systems; Zemax proficiency is a plus.
• Familiar with spreadsheets and cloud-based collaboration platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of industry standards and best practices, including GD&T principles.
• Demonstrated ability in past project accomplishments.
• Pursues problem solving with clear understanding of facts and defines test plan and solution strategies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Solid interpersonal skills are required to function appropriately in a team and across other departments.

Perks and Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy balance with hybrid work arrangements, flextime, and competitive paid time off.
• Growth & Development: An annual Education Support Program for training and professional growth, plus annual performance reviews.
• Enjoy team-building events, tenure awards, and our official "May the 4th" (Star Wars Day) company holiday!
• Performance Sharing: Participation in our Profit Sharing Program (PSP).

Our Recruitment Process

We believe in a transparent and collaborative hiring journey. Our goal is to ensure you are as excited about us as we are about you. Below is the typical path (can vary by position):

• Talent Discovery (Human Resources): An initial screening call focused on your professional background, language and communication proficiency, and cultural alignment with the team as well as an overview of the role and company.
• Role Fit (Hiring Manager): A deep dive into your experience, knowledge and skills as well as sharing of role expectations and team initiatives.
• Team Fit (Peers and Colleagues): An opportunity to meet with potential team members and/or cross-functional peers to discuss your experience/background and their experience and work at LMI.
• Assessment: Some roles may entail a technical assessment to further discover your technical capabilities and skills.