Electro-Mechanical Designer

Physik Instrumente GmbH; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

12 Holidays off

401k with company match

Job summary

A global leader in precision technology is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Designer for their Shrewsbury facility. The candidate will design and develop integrated mechanical and electrical systems using CAD tools like Solidworks and AutoCAD. Responsibilities include producing detailed drawings, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers competitive benefits and is a full-time, Monday to Friday role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electro-mechanical product design.
• Proficiency in creating 2D drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical assemblies and components.
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure cohesive system design.

Skills

CAD tools

Detail-oriented

Electrical schematics

3D modeling

Design for aerospace applications

Education

5+ years in electro-mechanical product design

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD

Draftsight

Job description

Role Overview

PI (Physik Instrumente) LP has an immediate opening for an experienced Electro-Mechanical Designer in our Product Engineering group. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday in our Hopkinton, MA office. We will be moving to our new facility in Shrewsbury, MA sometime between the end of October and beginning of November. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electro-Mechanical Designer to support the design and development of integrated mechanical and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have experience using CAD tools to create 2D/3D models, generate detailed drawings, and work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and electrical teams to ensure design integrity and product functionality.

Please note that we will be moving to our new facility in Shrewsbury, MA sometime between the end of October and beginning of November.

What We Provide

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO medical plan with HSA.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• LTD & Life insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 12 Holiday days off
• PTO and Sick Time
• 401k with a generous company match.
• And much more

About Us

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a global leader in high-precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation solutions across our facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our diverse product portfolio includes air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers, and much more. Our customers are pioneers in cutting-edge industries and research institutions spanning photonics, semiconductors, aerospace, and life sciences.

Innovation is at the core of our identity — we often create or build devices for applications being realized for the very first time, driving advancements that shape entire markets. Our culture is characterized by openness, transparency, and enthusiasm, fueled by a shared curiosity to tackle emerging scientific and technological challenges. If you possess an inquisitive mindset and enjoy developing solutions for first-generation problems, you will be right at home!

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical assemblies, cable assemblies, electronics enclosures, and components based on system requirements.
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings using software such as Solidworks Electrical, AutoCAD, and Draftsight.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure cohesive system design and integration.
• Produce wiring diagrams, schematics, and cable assemblies in compliance with industry standards.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of product development processes.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and meet production requirements.
• Maintain accurate design documentation, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and revision control.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of designs through the development lifecycle.
• Design and document electrical designs in collaboration with Electrical Engineers using Solidworks Electrical and AutoCAD.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Build qualified hardware for aerospace, military, or automotive applications (DO-160, MIL-STD, SAE, etc.).
• Experience with 3D modeling software and design, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience designing rackmount enclosures and sheet metal design.
• Knowledge of UL, CE, RoHS, or other regulatory standards.
• Experience with PCB layout constraints and integration.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electro-mechanical product design.
• Proficiency in 2D drawing creation (cable drawings, schematics, and related documentation).
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems for data management.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary groups driving schedule and task.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.

Key Qualifications

• Experience designing rackmount enclosures and sheet metal design.
• Regulatory standards knowledge (UL, CE, RoHS, etc.).

EEO Statement: PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation – please contact us at [e-mail] for consideration.

We are not currently providing work authorization or sponsorship for this opportunity.