Mechanical Designer - SolidWorks Drafting & Prototyping

IBM; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research in Yorktown Heights, NY is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team. You’ll draft, document, and refine manufacturable solutions and produce precise SolidWorks drawings for assemblies and components.

Early-career professionals with 1–3 years drafting experience and solid understanding of fabrication methods will thrive. You’ll collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure production readiness and design integrity.

Qualifications

• Engineering background in mechanical, industrial, or related fields.
• 1–3 years drafting experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to model parts, create assemblies, generate drawings with SolidWorks.
• Understanding of fabrication methods, tolerances, and material behavior.
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 2D/3D drawings, assemblies, and BOM data in SolidWorks.
• Support engineers with concept development and prototyping documentation.
• Ensure drawings meet internal standards and codes.
• Maintain organized drawing files and revision histories.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams for production readiness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline drafting workflows.

Skills

Engineering Background

Drafting Experience

SolidWorks Proficiency

Manufacturing Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

IBM Research in Yorktown Heights, NY is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team. You’ll draft, document, and refine manufacturable solutions and produce precise SolidWorks drawings for assemblies and components.

Early-career professionals with 1–3 years drafting experience and solid understanding of fabrication methods will thrive. You’ll collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure production readiness and design integrity.