Mechanical Design Engineer

IST PRECISION; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

IST Precision Inc. is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to design and test precision machines in Mooresville, NC, working closely with electrical and software teams.

You will develop 3D SolidWorks models, create manufacturing drawings, and verify assemblies through diagnostics and testing on the shop floor. The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in engineering design with SolidWorks CAD, with a strong bias toward manufacturability and cross-functional

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of engineering design, manufacturing, or R&D with SolidWorks CAD.

Responsibilities

• Design precision machines and electromechanical assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Coordinate with manufacturing vendors and in-house shops.
• Run diagnostics, testing, and validation of machines.
• Support prototype development and design validation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

This position is based onsite in the Charlotte Metro Region (Mooresville, NC).

Full Time |Competitive salary and full benefits.

IST Precision Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in high precision instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and diagnostics. Established in 2001, we design and build precision instrumentation and automation equipment, with our own fabrication shop, machine design group, controls group, and panel shop. For over 25 years, we have delivered engineering and custom automation across defense and aerospace (DOD), telecommunications, space, medical device, life science, and automotive industries. With more than 34 engineers and technicians, IST integrates mechanical, electrical, and software expertise with in house manufacturing and assembly to deliver turnkey systems from concept to commissioning.

We are seeking a full time Mechanical Design Engineer with 5+ experience in the design, build, and testing of mechanical and electrical equipment. You will work with our team to design 3D SolidWorks solid models, coordinate with manufacturing vendors, and run diagnostics and testing of machines assembled and built at our company. This is a hands on role tightly coupled to real hardware, working alongside electrical, controls, and software engineers from concept through build and commissioning.

Learn more about our mechanical engineering capabilities and the systems we build:

https://istprecision.com/engineering-services/

Responsibilities

• Design precision machines, automation equipment, and electromechanical assemblies using 3D SolidWorks solid models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Develop designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Coordinate with manufacturing vendors and our in house fabrication and machine shops.
• Run diagnostics, testing, and validation of machines assembled and built at our company.
• Select and integrate mechanical components such as bearings, motors, actuators, motion systems, and instrumentation hardware.
• Apply design for manufacturability across machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly.
• Support prototype development and design validation.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of experience after university in engineering design, manufacturing processes, or R&D engineering with SolidWorks CAD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong SolidWorks CAD experience.
• Experience conducting engineering tests, prototype development, and design validation.
• Experience designing electromechanical systems and assemblies.
• Broad understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience working with sensors, actuators, motion systems, or instrumentation hardware.
• Basic programming experience using Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar engineering tools.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
• Interest in advanced technology, automation, instrumentation, scientific equipment, and engineering innovation.
• Hands on experience diagnosing and troubleshooting electromechanical systems.
• Highly innovative, self motivated, and able to conduct research with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple priorities and change as required.
• Experience interacting with personnel in research and manufacturing environments.
• Critical thinking and problem solving with strong attention to detail.
• Affinity for technology and a curiosity for new technical concepts.
• Strong analytical, experimental, and problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to go above and beyond and work overtime during project deadlines.
• Initiative and the ability to operate well independently.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a hands on mechanical engineer with a passion for machine design who enjoys taking a machine from concept and 3D CAD through fabrication, assembly, and testing. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between design, the shop floor, and hardware bring up, and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment building high precision equipment.

IST Precision offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a talented team of more than 30 engineers and technicians, make a real impact on the company and its customers, and work in a fast paced and challenging engineering environment.

Read why IST is a great workplace.

https://istprecision.com/what-makes-ist-precision-a-great-workplace/

Follow us on linkedin and youtube to review a few industries that we serve.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--3ZgNdcZ8R3lZKgt3JLJg