Mechanical Engineer

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc.; Aurora (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

100% company-paid benefits package

401k with company match

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

LayerZero Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to participate in new product development, application engineering, and full product life cycle responsibilities.

The role collaborates with Electrical, Software, and Mechanical teams to own defined tasks and prepare designs for review. The candidate will contribute to mechanical system design, prototyping, manufacturing engineering, and QA/QC, ensuring compliance and quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering.
• Master of Science in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training or Licensed Professional Engineer status a plus.
• Experience with 3-D CAD tools (SolidEdge preferred).
• Exposure to 3-D printing, mold engineering and other additive processes.

Responsibilities

• System level and detail level mechanical design.
• 3-D modeling of systems and parts in SolidEdge.
• Selection of materials and creation of prototypes.
• Generation of product bills of materials from design.
• Design molds, fixtures and other production necessities.
• Assist with processes for product agency approval, regulatory adherence, and electrical safety code compliance.
• Change notice ownership and design change completion thereunder.
• Thorough design review participation and preparation of own work for review.

Skills

3-D CAD tools

Sheet metal design

Electrical circuit awareness

Programming basics

3-D printing exposure

Electromechanical design

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

EIT or PE status a plus

Tools

SolidEdge

3-D CAD tools

Job description

Description

Mechanical Engineer

About Us

LayerZero Power Systems Inc. is a globally recognized leader in providing state-of-the-art power distribution solutions for critical industries. With a strong focus on reliability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we deliver advanced power systems products that ensure uninterrupted and dependable power supply in mission-critical environments. Our customer base is comprised of companies in the transaction processing, financial, computer service provision and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. LayerZero Power Systems is on a trajectory of sustained growth, with a loyal customer base of existing Fortune 100 customers and an expanding portfolio of new customers.

Position Description:

The successful candidate will participate in new product development projects, application engineering of existing products, and the processes that bring them to fruition. A Mechanical Engineer works with Electrical, Software and other Mechanical Engineers, taking complete ownership of, and responsibility for well-defined tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing their work product for design review, and for contributing to design review of other’s work. All aspects of the product life cycle are included in the position’s responsibilities, as are specification, component selection, mechanical design, prototyping, manufacturing engineering, and QA/QC of the product. This position is classified as an Engineer Level 3 (equivalent to GS-9).

LayerZero’s core competency in mechanical engineering includes mechanical system design in 3-D using formed and machined metals, formed, molded and machined plastics, 3-D printing, machined parts and standard mechanical components; structural analysis of parts and assemblies, welded mechanical assemblies and welding robot programming, thermal and air flow design, product life cycle management, agency certification and code compliance. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to this broad range of mechanical engineering disciplines. Excellent communication skills are essential to success in this role.

Primary Duties:

• System level and detail level mechanical design
• 3-D modeling of systems and parts in SolidEdge
• Selection of materials and creation of prototypes
• Generation of product bills of material from design
• Design molds, fixtures and other production necessities
• Assist with, and learn processes for, product agency approval, regulatory adherence, and electrical safety code compliance
• Change notice ownership and design change completion thereunder
• Thorough design review participation and preparation of own work for review

Requirements

Experience & Skills:

• Experience with 3-D CAD tools (SolidEdge preferred)
• Sheet Metal design
• Knowledge of basic electrical circuits
• Hands on experience with programming languages and writing simple programs
• Solid understanding or experience with metal forming operations
• Course work or experience with electromechanical design
• Exposure to 3-D printing, mold engineering and other additive processes

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering
• Master of Science in mechanical engineering preferred
• Engineer-in-Training or Licensed Professional Engineer status a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based incentives
• 100% company-paid benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off/Holiday pay
• A positive and collaborative work environment.

Why You will Love Working with Us:

• Impact: Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission-critical projects.
• Innovation: Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward-thinking and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative spirit: Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life.
• Grow with us: We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career.

LayerZero will provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, ancestry, or status as a veteran, as defined and required by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable national, state, and local laws (i.e. Civil Rights Act, Human Rights Act, European Convention on Human Rights).