Concept Designer

Techtronic Cordless GP- TTIPE; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Techtronic Industries seeks an innovative engineer for its Advanced Concepts team in Anderson, SC. You will develop prototypes and demos, collaborating with industrial designers and engineers to evaluate feasibility for future products.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, rapid fabrication, and cross‑functional communication to translate concepts into tangible demonstrations for RYOBI and RIDGID brands. A strong design background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field.
• 3+ years of product design, concept development, and functional prototyping.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (NX/SolidWorks).
• Experience building functional prototypes integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Hands-on rapid prototyping techniques and test methods.
• Experience with embedded electronics and controls (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, sensors, motors).
• Familiarity with test & measurement equipment for performance testing.
• Knowledge of user-centered design methodologies and iterative concept refinement.

Responsibilities

• Ideate and create prototypes that demonstrate future solutions for product needs.
• Ideate and create demos showcasing product performance and features.
• Collaborate with Industrial Designers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.
• Build and manage budget, schedule, and quality to meet milestones.
• Communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical teammates.

Skills

Prototype development

3D CAD modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Embedded electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Altium

Photoshop

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description:

Come join the team at Techtronic Industries, the world leader in cordless technology spanning Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floor Care Appliances and Accessories.

We currently have an open Engineering position in the Advanced Concepts group at our Anderson, SC office.

Advanced Concepts is an interdisciplinary innovation group of designers and engineers within the Power Tool division, tasked with developing cutting‑edge concepts for brands such as RYOBI and RIDGID.

You will work hand and hand with other Advanced Concepts team members, as well as engineering, industrial design, analytical, and project management groups to deliver functional prototypes that can be evaluated for feasibility or concept recommendations that can be used for later product development.

Your day-to-day activities will include: brainstorms, designing and building prototypes, feasibility testing, and concept refinement.

We are a very hands‑on group that thrives on learning throughout our diverse projects to create new and innovative products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ideate and create prototypes that demonstrate future solutions for future product needs.


• Ideate and create demos showcasing our products’ performance and features


• Work with cross functional team that includes, Industrial Designers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers


• Build and Manage budget, schedule, and quality expectations to meet key milestones


• Communicate technical details and concepts to both technical and non-technical team members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.


• 3+ years of experience in product design, concept development, and functional prototyping.


• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling.


• Demonstrated experience developing functional prototypes that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components.


• Hands‑on experience with various rapid prototype fabrication methods.


• Proficiency with embedded electronics and controls, including platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, sensors, motors, and related hardware integration.


• Experience using test and measurement equipment to evaluate product performance, including vibration, sound, environmental, and durability testing.


• Knowledge and application of user‑centered design methodologies, including customer research, observational studies, usability testing, and iterative concept refinement.


• Software Office, NX, SolidWorks, Altium, Photoshop, Microsoft Project

We Value:

• Self‑starters who can work well autonomously and in collaboration with teams


• Individuals with the “Maker” mindset – excited to jump into a new project and not afraid to get their hands dirty


• Collaborative contributors – bring outside experience and interests to brainstorms


• Cross‑functional communicators – able to translate information between technical and non‑technical co‑workers, in Anderson and internationally


• Experience with Rapid Prototyping (varying materials and processes)


• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems (ex. motors, microcontrollers, batteries)

TTI is a world‑class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of Power Tools, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries. Our unrelenting strategic focus on Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Operational Excellence and Exceptional People drives our culture. TTI was founded by Mr. Horst Julius Pudwill and Prof. Roy Chi Ping Chung BBS JP in 1985, yet the history of TTI's unique and growing portfolio of world‑famous brands stretches back at least one hundred and fifty years. Through a clear and consistent strategy of acquiring and developing established brands, TTI has grown to become a clear market leader in power tools, outdoor power equipment, hand tools and floor care appliances worldwide. TTI is proud of its own history, and proud, too, of the huge legacy of tradition and excellence that we have inherited from the brands that make up our Company today. TTI actively promotes a strong corporate culture of respect and ethical integrity. Our Values are our beliefs, principles and standards that do not change over time. Values are the resources we draw on when asked to make decisions. They form the groundwork for our ethical behavior. All that we do at TTI must be consistent with the values to which we subscribe.