Mechanical Engineer 2 - Fitness

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer 2 for our U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will develop moderately complex mechanical solutions, test and validate, and contribute to mass production readiness.

The role requires CAD proficiency, experience with design reviews, and collaboration with vendors to deliver robust, cost-effective components for Garmin’s fitness products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 1 year relevant experience.
• GPA ≥ 3.0 as general rule.
• Knowledge of CAD software and ability to model moderately complex parts.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop moderately complex mechanical designs for Garmin’s fitness product portfolio.
• Model complex parts using CAD software.
• 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 designs.
• Communicate with vendors producing custom mechanical parts.
• Specify test plans to validate moderately complex systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping and machining processes.
• Select materials for basic part production and performance.

Skills

CAD modeling

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

OnShape

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Mechanical 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 AND 1 year relevant experience OR an 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