Mechanical Engineer

EControls; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EControls is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive the development of mechanical and electro-mechanical products. You will serve as the product expert, guiding design analysis, validation planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to cost and schedule estimates, and elevate engineering capability across the team. The role emphasizes quality, reliability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficient in 3D mechanical design and GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead design analysis (FEA/CFD), design reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DFM reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters to build engineering capability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (supply chain, manufacturing, sales, quality) to ensure robust designs and manufacturability.
• Develop and write design validation test specifications with the test lab.
• Support cost and schedule estimates with Program Manager.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA/CFD

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer leads the development of mechanical and electro-mechanical products by driving design analysis, validation planning, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the product development lifecycle. This role serves as the product expert, working closely with supply chain, manufacturing engineering, sales, quality, customers, and suppliers to ensure robust designs, proper validation, and manufacturability. The position also contributes to organizational strength by mentoring junior engineers, supporting cost and schedule estimates, and elevating engineering consistency and technical capability.

Key Job Elements

• Responsible for being the Technical Lead for new product development of mechanical and electro-mechanical products, including driving and supporting the team through the phase gate product development process.
• Lead design analysis (FEA, CFD), design reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DFM reviews.
• Function as product expert, collaborating closely with internal cross-functional teams including supply chain, manufacturing engineering, sales, and quality to develop new and support existing products.
• Interact externally with both customers and suppliers on technical topics.
• Work closely with Program Manager to estimate product cost and development timeline.
• Develop and write design validation test specifications, working closely with the test lab to ensure products are properly validated.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and drafters to help develop a strong, consistent engineering organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• MS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
• Proficient in 3D mechanical design (SolidWorks preferred)
• Proficient in one or more analysis tools (FEA, CFD, Tolerance stack)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Understand and apply GD&T standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Injection molding/die casting processes and design practices
• Seal design
• Knowledge of CSA Class 1, Div 2 and UL (preferred)

Equal Employment Opportunity

EControls provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EControls complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.