Mechanical Engineer

BrightHire Search Partners; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightHire Search Partners seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to contribute across the full product development lifecycle—from concept to deployment—working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, high-performance automation for laboratory and healthcare settings.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, prototyping, testing, and collaboration to solve complex mechanical challenges and ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design principles, materials selection, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for robotic and automated equipment.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses, tolerance stack-ups, and design calculations to validate mechanical performance.
• Build prototypes, conduct testing, and troubleshoot mechanical designs to improve functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Support product verification and validation activities, including test planning, execution, and documentation.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to transition designs into production and resolve manufacturing-related challenges.
• Participate in design reviews and implement product improvements based on testing results, technical feedback, and performance requirements.
• Ensure designs meet applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including BOMs, drawings, specifications, and ECNs.
• Apply DFM and DFA principles throughout the product development process.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Prototyping & testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative engineering team developing advanced robotic, electromechanical, and automated equipment for specialized laboratory and healthcare applications. The organization is focused on improving workflow efficiency, precision, reliability, and consistency through the development of next-generation automation technologies.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping through testing, manufacturing, and product deployment. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams spanning mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software, manufacturing, and quality, the Mechanical Engineer will help develop robust, high-performance products that address complex technical challenges in a growing technology-driven industry.

The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on engineering, solving challenging design problems, and collaborating across disciplines to bring innovative products from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for robotic and automated equipment.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses, tolerance stack-ups, and design calculations to validate mechanical performance.
• Build prototypes, conduct testing, and troubleshoot mechanical designs to improve functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Support product verification and validation activities, including test planning, execution, and documentation.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to transition designs into production and resolve manufacturing-related challenges.
• Participate in design reviews and implement product improvements based on testing results, technical feedback, and performance requirements.
• Ensure designs meet applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), drawings, specifications, and engineering change orders.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout the product development process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, materials selection, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and tolerance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical devices, robotics, laboratory equipment, industrial automation, or electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Experience working within regulated product development environments and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA design controls, or similar regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting products through the transition from engineering development to manufacturing and commercialization.