Associate Engineer - Mechanical

Leviton; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plans with employer-matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton in Melville, NY, is seeking an Associate Engineer, Mechanical. You will design, prototype, and test mechanical components within a collaborative environment, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Key tasks include using CAD to develop product specifications and executing testing plans.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and familiarity with drafting terminology and CAD software like Solid Works. The role may involve up to 10% travel and offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of mechanical design concepts and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Prior internship or co-op experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete the product design and development of mechanical components.
• Use CAD to generate designs and documentation.
• Assure quality through testing and validation plans.

Skills

Mechanical design concepts

FEA and FMEA application

Drafting terminology knowledge

PC Board and electronics familiarity

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Solid Works

Job description

About the role

Design, prototype, and test mechanical components, equipment, and products within a collaborative engineering environment. Apply mechanical design principles and manufacturing techniques to support project objectives and deliver high quality solutions. Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established instructions, standards, and guidelines. The Associate Engineer, Mechanical works under close supervision while building technical expertise and contributing to team success.

Responsibilities

• Complete the product design, analysis and development of mechanical components, systems and equipment, including assembly and part drawings as well as other required documentation from design concept to manufacturing release
• Use a CAD system to generate designs and documentation; may use computer assisted engineering software to design and evaluate mechanical designs
• Create functional prototype samples as needed to validate designs
• Work with Document Control to create a document package that specifies the complete design and implementation of a product, including, but not limited to 2‑D drawings, Bills of Materials and Engineering Change Orders
• Responsible for implementing documentation updates and changes to existing products
• Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; test finished‑product and system capabilities; confirm fabrication, assembly, and installation processes; generate testing and validation plans for designs and execute on them
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Analyze current designs and products for improvements and/or troubleshooting
• Research various mechanical engineering issues including parts and processes
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of mechanical design concepts and manufacture of products utilizing high volume production parts and assemblies, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to understand and apply FEA and FMEA to product design and development
• Familiar with commonly used drafting terminology and symbols
• Basic familiarity with PC Board and electronics packaging
• Basic familiarity with regulatory compliance and validation testing methods
• Solution oriented; able to think creatively to solve problems
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Prior internship or co‑op experience preferred
• Experience reading electrical and mechanical drawings
• Experience in 3D CAD and drafting, Solid Works preferred

Travel

• Up to 10%; both domestic and international travel required

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer‑matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.