Mechanical Engineer

VALICY; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Valicy is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our growing hardware engineering team in Las Vegas. You will help develop Class II and Class III gaming products from concept through production, designing, building, testing, and improving real-world hardware.

The role involves collaborating with electrical, software, industrial design, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and compliance teams in a fast-paced, startup-style environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of hands-on mechanical/product development experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD and engineering drawings.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of MVV.
• Support mechanical development from concept and prototypes through EV, DV, PV, production, and sustaining engineering.
• Design and develop gaming cabinets, enclosures, brackets, mechanics, displays, button decks, toppers, and other electromechanical assemblies.
• Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, GD&T, BOMs, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in prototype builds, hands-on assembly, fit checks, testing, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Perform root-cause analysis of mechanical failures and drive corrective actions.
• Support material, finish, hardware, fastener, and component selection with consideration for cost, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Work directly with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and tooling partners to develop production-ready designs.
• Support tooling development, DFM/DFA reviews, pilot builds, production ramp-up, and manufacturing issue resolution.
• Collaborate with electrical and industrial design teams to integrate displays, lighting, electronics, wiring, cooling, and other hardware.
• Support UL, environmental, reliability, vibration, thermal, and other applicable testing and certification activities.
• Travel periodically to suppliers, manufacturing facilities, and testing laboratories as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Prototype testing

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (On-site)
Department: Hardware Engineering
Reports To: Senior Director of Hardware Engineering
Status: Exempt

WHO WE ARE

We are Valicy.

We make games. We also make the machines they run on.

What we're building matters. How we treat people matters more.

OUR MISSION

We exist to create excellent gaming experiences, treat our customers the way we want to be treated, and positively impact people's lives through a culture of care.

Seven values guide how we work. We call it our FIGHTER mindset:

• Fun: Enjoy the journey together
• Innovative: Consistently pushing new boundaries through creativity
• Growth: Committed to growing personally and professionally
• Humble & Passionate: It's important to be both
• Teamwork: Built on trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and results
• Excellence: Pursuing high standards in everything we do
• Relational: Building trust and relationships with customers and teammates

If this is the kind of place you've been looking for, let's talk.

SUMMARY

We are looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our growing hardware engineering team and help develop Class II and Class III gaming products from concept through production.

This is an ideal role for an engineer who enjoys designing, building, testing, troubleshooting, and improving real-world hardware in a fast-paced, startup-style environment. You will work closely with electrical, software, industrial design, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and compliance teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of MVV.
• Support mechanical development from concept and prototypes through EV, DV, PV, production, and sustaining engineering.
• Design and develop gaming cabinets, enclosures, brackets, mechanics, displays, button decks, toppers, and other electromechanical assemblies.
• Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, GD&T, BOMs, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in prototype builds, hands-on assembly, fit checks, testing, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Perform root-cause analysis of mechanical failures and drive corrective actions.
• Support material, finish, hardware, fastener, and component selection with consideration for cost, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Work directly with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and tooling partners to develop production-ready designs.
• Support tooling development, DFM/DFA reviews, pilot builds, production ramp-up, and manufacturing issue resolution.
• Collaborate with electrical and industrial design teams to integrate displays, lighting, electronics, wiring, cooling, and other hardware.
• Support UL, environmental, reliability, vibration, thermal, and other applicable testing and certification activities.
• Travel periodically to suppliers, manufacturing facilities, and testing laboratories as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of hands-on mechanical/product development experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, tolerances, fasteners, and mechanical assemblies.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with gaming, casino, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, or other complex electromechanical products.
• Experience with sheet metal, plastics, castings, extrusions, machining, or injection molding.
• Experience with DFM/DFA, tooling, prototypes, and production ramp-up.
• Experience with UL, environmental, vibration, thermal, or reliability testing.
• SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar CAD experience.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or overseas suppliers.

This Job Description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company objectives. The description incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.