Mechanical Engineer 2 - Fitness

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer 2 for the Fitness team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will develop moderately complex mechanical solutions, test and validate designs, and contribute to technology explorations for mass production.

Responsibilities include designing components, modeling parts in CAD, and collaborating in design reviews with emphasis on enclosure design around PCBs and production-ready tooling estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 1 year relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CAD software and the ability to model moderately complex parts.
• Excellent academics with GPA ≥ 3.0 as a general rule.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of relevant engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Complete moderately complex mechanical designs for Garmin's fitness product portfolio.
• Model complex parts as an expert CAD user.
• Collaborate in design reviews and provide feedback on mechanical designs.
• Mockup and test basic mechanical systems to verify design requirements.
• Estimate tooling, part cost and design time for basic mechanical designs.
• Communicate with vendors for custom mechanical parts as required.
• Specify test plans to validate moderately complex systems.
• Knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining processes.
• Know part materials for production and performance.

Skills

CAD modeling

Vendor communication

Test planning

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SolidWorks

OnShape

CAD software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-timeMechanical Engineer 2 on the Fitness team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex mechanical solutions, testing and validating, completing technology explorations and/or delivering to mass production.

Essential Functions

• Complete moderately complex mechanical designs for Garmin's fitness product portfolio
• Model complex parts as an expert CAD user
• Collaborate and add value through participation in design reviews, providing comments and suggestions on mechanical engineering designs
• Mockup and test basic mechanical systems to verify compliance with design requirements
• Make estimates on tooling, part cost and design time for basic mechanical designs
• Communicate effectively with vendors that produce custom mechanical parts as required
• Specify test plans to validate moderately complex systems
• Possess knowledge of injection modeling, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining processes, etc.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of preferred part materials for basic part production and performance

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND1 year relevant experienceORan equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrates knowledge of CAD software and the ability to model moderately complex parts
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of relevant engineering tools

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous work experience in design, particularly for consumer products
• Experience designing enclosures around PCBs
• Mechanical systems repair or troubleshooting experience
• Experience using SolidWorks or OnShape

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits