Associate Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Imaging Packaging

Seek Thermal; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek Thermal is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer in Goleta, CA to design, build, test, and validate mechanical packaging for our thermal imaging products. You’ll collaborate with engineering and production teams across development stages, applying SolidWorks CAD and design for manufacturing know-how.

The role emphasizes rapid iteration, documentation, DFMs with suppliers, and sustaining support for existing lines, with the Senior Mechanical Engineer guiding you throughout.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design and 3D CAD with Solidworks.
• Knowledge and capability with machining, hand tools, 3D Printing, and dimensional inspection including GD&T.
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing methods such as stamping, casting, and injection molding.
• Exposure to infrared systems, analysis, measurements, and testing.
• Ability to communicate technical proposals and effectively manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with others
• Ability to multi-task in a rapid paced environment.
• Ability to perform technical tradeoff studies and document design recommendations for consideration by cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of proper documentation practices.
• Strong communication abilities, both verbally and written.
• Strong Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of mechanical packaging solutions for electro-optical products that require detailed knowledge of standard material types, fabrication methods, and certification standards for consumer electronic devices.
• Evaluate alternative design concepts by performing analysis, modeling, competitive benchmarking and technical trade off studies.
• Develop test plans and methodologies to objectively verify performance against requirements under the supervision of the Senior Mechanical Engineer.
• Prepare product documentation to support new product introduction.
• Document project decisions and provide appropriate cross-functional team communication.
• Support communication with outside vendors for related design work including DFMs with suppliers in support of ongoing cost and quality improvements.
• Design mechanical fixtures used for manufacturing, testing and other design related activities.
• Provide sustaining support for existing product lines. Recommend, where appropriate, design changes for consideration by the cross-functional team.
• Work with Operations department to ensure optimal manufacturability.
• Work within Seek’s ISO Certification and QMS conformance.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Machining & tools

GD&T

High-volume manufacturing

Infrared systems

Technical communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

MS Office

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 0–2 years professional experience

Tools

3D Printing

Dimensional inspection (GDT)

Machining tools

Manufacturing methods

Job description

Seek Thermal is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer in Goleta, CA to design, build, test, and validate mechanical packaging for our thermal imaging products. You’ll collaborate with engineering and production teams across development stages, applying SolidWorks CAD and design for manufacturing know-how.

The role emphasizes rapid iteration, documentation, DFMs with suppliers, and sustaining support for existing lines, with the Senior Mechanical Engineer guiding you throughout.