Mechanical Design Engineer – Product Innovation (Onsite)

Westell Technologies, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westell Technologies, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, test, and release products from concept to engineering release. You will lead mechanical design across multiple product lines and collaborate with ECAD, systems, and software teams onsite at our Aurora headquarters.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, bringing new products to market, and owning the full design lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Understand basic heat transfer.
• Experience with mechanical CAD and simulation tools.
• 3–5 years of applied mechanical design experience.
• Experience with BOM management a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical engineering leadership in cross functional development teams.
• Provide technical expertise in definition, design, NPD, and support.
• Identify technologies and partners to bring products to market.
• Lead product life-cycle support and documentation.
• Generate bills of materials, part specs, tests, and drawings.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CFD simulation

CAD software

PDM / Agile PLM

Job description

Westell Technologies, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, test, and release products from concept to engineering release. You will lead mechanical design across multiple product lines and collaborate with ECAD, systems, and software teams onsite at our Aurora headquarters.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, bringing new products to market, and owning the full design lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.