Mechanical Design Engineer - Custom Machines

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

Job summary

Redwood Materials Inc. seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to design, build, and commission low-volume, custom integrated machines. You will perform hand calculations, FE analysis, and create detailed SolidWorks models and drawings for large assemblies.

Collaborating with fabrication teams and external vendors, you will support assembly and testing, operating equipment, and troubleshooting on the factory floor to ensure robust, reliable machinery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• 5+ years designing and analyzing mechanical structures, mechanisms, or industrial equipment
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or Creo)
• Strong understanding 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

CAD proficiency

GD&T

FEM/CFD

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Redwood Materials Inc. seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to design, build, and commission low-volume, custom integrated machines. You will perform hand calculations, FE analysis, and create detailed SolidWorks models and drawings for large assemblies.

Collaborating with fabrication teams and external vendors, you will support assembly and testing, operating equipment, and troubleshooting on the factory floor to ensure robust, reliable machinery.