Lead Mechanical Design Engineer — Custom Industrial Equipment

Redwood Materials; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 148,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials seeks an experienced mechanical engineer in Reno, NV to own the design, build, and commissioning of low-volume, custom machines for our production facilities. You will perform hand calculations, run FEA, and create detailed SolidWorks models and drawings while coordinating with fabrication teams and vendors.

Requires a BS in mechanical engineering, 5+ years designing or analyzing mechanical structures, and advanced CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or Creo) with GD&T

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience designing and analyzing mechanical structures, mechanisms, or industrial equipment.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or Creo.
• Strong understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Own the design, build, and commissioning of low-volume, custom integrated machines.
• Perform engineering hand calculations and finite element analysis to size structures and mechanisms.
• Create detailed models and engineering prints in SolidWorks, including managing large assemblies and drawing packages.
• Collaborate with internal fabrication teams and external vendors to manufacture parts.
• Support machine assembly and testing by performing hands-on commissioning, equipment operation, and floor troubleshooting.

Skills

5+ years experience

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Redwood Materials seeks an experienced mechanical engineer in Reno, NV to own the design, build, and commissioning of low-volume, custom machines for our production facilities. You will perform hand calculations, run FEA, and create detailed SolidWorks models and drawings while coordinating with fabrication teams and vendors.

Requires a BS in mechanical engineering, 5+ years designing or analyzing mechanical structures, and advanced CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or Creo) with GD&T