Mechanical Engineer 2 - Outdoor

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in the U.S. (HQ near Kansas City) seeks a Mechanical Engineer 2 for Garmin’s Outdoor product team to develop and validate moderately complex mechanical solutions for a range of outdoor products, from golf to hiking and accessories.

The role involves CAD modeling, design reviews, and working with vendors on tooling and production. A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 1 year relevant experience or equivalent
• GPA 3.0 or higher (as a general rule)
• Proficient in CAD modeling of moderately complex parts
• Proficient use of relevant engineering tools

Responsibilities

• Design moderately complex mechanical components for Garmin or OEM products
• Model complex parts using CAD software
• Contribute to design reviews with actionable feedback
• Mockup and test basic systems to verify requirements
• Estimate tooling, part costs, and design time for basic designs
• Coordinate with vendors for custom parts and tooling
• Define test plans for validating moderately complex systems
• Knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining processes

Skills

CAD software

Engineering tools

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

OnShape

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-timeMechanical Engineer 2 on our Outdoor product 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 Outdoor products to mass production. This product category includes a wide range from golf products to hiking products as well as scuba diving products and accessories.

Essential Functions

• Complete moderately complex mechanical designs for Garmin or OEM products
• 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

• Previous work experience in design, particularly for consumer products
• Mechanical systems repair or troubleshooting experience
• Experience using SolidWorks or OnShape
• A passion for the Outdoors

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