Hands-On Mechanical Prototyping Engineer

Center for Disability Services; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

401K Retirement Option

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Center for Disability Services is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to bring innovative ideas to life through prototyping and fabrication. This role suits someone who loves designing, building real systems, and moving concepts from concept to functional prototypes.

You will own mechanical subsystems from concept through prototyping to final validation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across healthcare and assistive technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2-7 years of hands-on engineering and/or fabrication experience.
• Experience with CNC machining and shop equipment.
• Strong background in mechanical prototyping and assembly.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor) and knowledge of materials selection.
• Experience operating CNC mills, lathes, and prototype fabrication equipment.
• Solid documentation and communication abilities.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into functional prototype designs.
• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies.
• Operate and support shop equipment, including 3D printers, CNC machines, mills, saws, and drill presses.
• Assist with design, machining, fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Iteratively refine prototypes based on testing and real-world constraints.
• Select materials and fabrication methods based on functionality, cost, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain clear documentation and organized fabrication workflows.
• Support transition from concept to prototype to manufacturable and scalable designs.
• You will own mechanical subsystems from concept through prototyping and final validation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

CAD software

Shop/ equipment operation

GD&T

Documentation & communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Safety & quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

3D printing

CNC machining

Job description

Center for Disability Services is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to bring innovative ideas to life through prototyping and fabrication. This role suits someone who loves designing, building real systems, and moving concepts from concept to functional prototypes.

You will own mechanical subsystems from concept through prototyping to final validation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across healthcare and assistive technology.