Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Light & Wonder; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Las Vegas is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical assemblies and packaging, analyze feasibility, and guide prototype fabrication. You will produce 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs for product releases while applying engineering judgment to optimize performance and manufacturability.

The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical engineering, hands-on prototyping, and collaboration with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge of theory, principles, and procedures of Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrates effective and efficient leadership skills
• Understanding of 3D CAD systems, preferably SolidWorks
• Familiarity with Bill of Materials and manufacturing processes; drafting experience or training required
• Knowledge of ECO release process using Agile or other equivalent PLM application
• Familiarity with basic shop equipment and hand tools used in assembly of prototypes
• Basic Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities

• Designs mechanical assemblies, parts, and systems for the Company's products
• Creates parts and assemblies using 3D CAD software with attention to weight, function, cost, and manufacturability
• Creates mechanical drawings, BOM information, and documentation for product release
• Evaluates prototypes and designs through assembly and test
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams across experience levels
• May determine approach on new assignments and may serve as team lead

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM / ECO release

BOM knowledge

Hand tools

Job description

Gaming

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

Mechanical Design Engineer: Designs and analyzes mechanical systems, equipment and packaging. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for packaging documentation.

• Designs mechanical assemblies, parts, and systems for the products of the Company
• Creates parts and assemblies using 3D CAD software; uses previous experience and knowledge to weight function, cost, and manufacturability
• Creates mechanical drawings, Bill of Materials information, and other documentation for product release
• Evaluates prototype products and designs for possible refinement through assembly and test
• Applies creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving problems, determining objectives and requirements, organizing projects, and developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
• Interact and collaborate with cross-functional across a wide range of experience levels
• May determine approach on new assignments and my operate as a team lead

Qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge of theory, principles, and procedures of Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrates effective and efficient leadership skills
• Understanding of 3D CAD systems, preferably SolidWorks
• Familiarity with Bill of Materials and manufacturing processes; drafting experience or training required
• Knowledge of ECO release process using Agile or other equivalent PLM application
• Familiarity with basic shop equipment and hand tools used in assembly of prototypes
• Basic Microsoft Office skills

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.