Mechanical Design Engineer

Trek Bicycle; Waterloo (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the bicycle industry as a mechanical engineer. This role will challenge you with developing innovative consumer electronics products while collaborating with a high-performing team. With competitive benefits and a culture of continuous improvement, Trek offers a unique opportunity to impact the cycling world.

Benefits

Flexible and fun company culture

Competitive health care

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000

Employee discounts on all products

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in product development.
• Experience with consumer electronics product design.
• Skilled in structural analysis and documentation management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop hardware on production and R&D projects.
• Manage documentation and revisions using a PLM system.
• Prototype and test components using rapid prototyping methods.

Skills

Design engineering

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!

Job Description

We are looking for a talented mechanical engineer to help propel a fast-moving and high performing development team to the next level. This position would involve collaborating with a team to develop hardware on production and R&D projects.

This role will be based at our HQ in Waterloo, WI.

Technical Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of experience in product development.
• Experience with designing consumer electronics products (e.g., enclosures, displays, connectors, buttons, and small mechanisms).
• Experience in multiple project cycles from design through production.
• Understanding of how to design plastic components with considerations of manufacturing process constraints, resin property differences, sealing, and fastening.
• Familiarity with materials selection and manufacturing methods related to designs using metal components.
• Experience using CAD modeling software (preferably On Shape or SolidWorks) to create 3D models and 2D engineering drawings, including the ability to understand and apply GD&T methodology.
• Skilled in structural analysis, DFMEA, test plan creation, root cause analysis
• Prototype and test components using both rapid prototyping and production-intent methods.
• Manage documentation and revisions through the duration of the project using a PLM system.
• Ability to take on multiple projects with the appropriate level of delegation and time management.

Other Required Skills:

• Proactively seeks out innovative solutions along with research and development opportunities.
• Communicates well within the cross functional teams at Trek.
• Developing design best practices within the department.
• Strong passion for continuous improvement to product, processes, and yourself
• Willingness to develop strong working relationships and communication with an international team.

Other Skills of Interest:

• Experience with design analysis using FEA.
• Capable with bike assembly.
• Design experience with systems that include batteries and motors.
• Experience working with and communicating with suppliers in Asia.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (e.g., UL, EN, RoHS).

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related field of study

• Flexible and fun company culture
• Competitive health care
• PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
• Competitive vacation package
• 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
• Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
• Employee discounts on all product
• Deep partner retail discounts

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Trek Bicycle Corporation is a bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and distributor under brand names Trek, Electra Bicycle Company, Bontrager, and Diamant Bikes.

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