Mechanical Design Engineer

Frontdoor Defense; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse projects

Collaborative culture

Professional development

End-to-end lifecycle

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Rancho Cordova, CA, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and optimize mechanical and electromechanical systems from concept through production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions.

You will contribute to product development, participate in fabrication, installation, testing, and evaluation, focusing on efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. US citizenship and security clearance considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with mechanical/electromechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret technical docs and apply engineering principles.
• Effective written and verbal communications.
• Ability to work on moderately complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze customer requirements, technical specifications, and design constraints.
• Design mechanical and electromechanical systems, including instruments, machines, and control systems.
• Develop and refine solutions for thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical applications.
• Coordinate fabrication, installation, and testing to ensure alignment with engineering standards.
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of equipment and systems.
• Evaluate field performance and recommend design improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate hardware and software components.
• Contribute to project progress updates and communicate technical findings clearly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Design skills

Communication

Collaboration

Mechanical design/analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and optimize mechanical systems from concept through production for assigned projects

Location: Rancho Cordova, California

Compensation: $90,800 - 121,100 USD / year

About The Role

Mechanical Design Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer and play a key role in designing and improving mechanical and electromechanical systems that drive our business forward. In this role, you'll contribute to innovative product development—from concept through installation—working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. Your work will directly impact operational efficiency, product performance, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Research and analyze customer requirements, technical specifications, and design constraints
• Design mechanical and electromechanical systems, including instruments, machines, and control systems
• Develop and refine solutions for thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical applications
• Coordinate fabrication, installation, and testing to ensure alignment with engineering standards
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of equipment and systems
• Evaluate field performance and recommend design improvements
• Collaborate with teams to integrate hardware and software components
• Contribute to project progress updates and communicate technical findings clearly

What You Need

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design skills – required
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and apply engineering principles – required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills – required
• Experience working on projects of moderate complexity – required
• Proficiency in mechanical system design and analysis – required
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field – required
• 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience – required
• Ability to adapt, prioritize tasks, and work collaboratively – required

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Active government security clearance or the ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
• Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately 10%.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Professional development and continued learning opportunities
• Exposure to end-to-end product lifecycle and cross-functional teams
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Salary Range:

$90,800.00-$121,100.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.