Mechanical Designer

Vacuum Innovations Llc; Village of Dansville (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Group life insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Job summary

Vacuum Innovations is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Designer to join the engineering team in Dansville, NY. You will develop precise mechanical designs, create detailed CAD documentation, and support system integration for innovative projects using advanced modeling, drafting, and analysis.

This role focuses on turning concepts into manufacturable parts, with collaboration across engineers and project managers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing or equipment build environments.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering concepts into manufacturing-ready drawings and 3D models.
• Focus on materials, dimensioning, and tolerance analysis.
• Design parts with fabrication constraints in mind.
• Create bills of materials and maintain version control.
• Analyze and test existing projects for improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Designers and Project Managers.
• Ensure products meet safety regulations.

Skills

SolidWorks

Problem solving

Math skills

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Mechanical Technology/Engineering Technology

Tools

FEA analysis

PDM CAD management

Job description

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Company Sponsored Group Life Policy
• Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
• Company Sponsored Long Term Disability
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance

Vacuum Innovations (VI) is an equipment manufacturer for the precision optical coating industry located in Dansville, NY. We design and manufacture thin film deposition systems and equipment, as well as coated optics produced using our systems. VI is committed to providing its customers high quality products and creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We are searching for a qualified Mechanical Designer to join our growing company. We’re looking for a skilled and self‑motivated individual to support VI’s engineering team. VI is a small company, ideal candidates have a range of existing skills and a willingness to learn new ones. This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing precise mechanical designs, creating detailed CAD documentation, and supporting system integration for innovative projects. Your expertise will help bring complex mechanical concepts to life through advanced modeling, drafting, and analysis, ensuring that all designs meet industry standards and client specifications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge product development and infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment that values creativity and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering concepts into actionable, manufacturing‑ready technical drawings and 3D models.
• Focus on practical details of the product development (material selection, dimensioning, tolerance analysis).
• Designing parts with fabrication constraints in mind.
• Documentation – generating bills of materials, writing operational manuals, maintaining version control throughout engineering change orders.
• Analyzing and testing existing projects to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with other Engineers, Designers and Project Managers.
• Ensuring products meet safety regulations.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Exceptional problem‑solving and math skills
• Product‑focused creative thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and effective time management skills
• Be able to work with a team as well as individually

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with FEA analysis
• Knowledge of PDM software for managing CAD files

Nice to have Skills

• Experience in vacuum systems or PVD equipment
• Machining or fabrication experience

Job Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing or equipment build environments.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks

Work Environment

• Small company
• Hands‑on shop environment
• Full time position (standard Monday – Friday schedule)