Mechanical Engineer – Hardware Design & Problem Solver

Jobtailor; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Corvallis, OR is seeking a design-focused engineer with 3–5 years of experience in mechanical or electro‑mechanical hardware. The role involves designing solutions, providing Tier 4 support, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable and cost‑effective products.

You will apply data‑driven problem solving, communicate with stakeholders, and continuously improve performance while maintaining high quality.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work across multiple technical disciplines.
• Customer-focused and data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering solutions for mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware.
• Provide Tier 4 engineering support and perform root-cause analysis.
• Use continuous improvement methods to boost performance and quality while reducing cost.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams on complex projects.
• Communicate design status and issue resolution to stakeholders.
• Engage with management and partners to ensure reliable, cost-effective outcomes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Project management

Customer focus

Adaptability

Data-driven problem solving

Verbal & written communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Design engineering solutions for mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware based on established engineering principles in accordance with development technology practices and guidelines.
• Provide Tier 4 Engineering support, investigate hardware related field and factory issues and determine root cause(s).
• Use continuous improvement methodology to continuously improve performance, reliability and quality while reducing cost.
• Serve as HP technical interface for strategic suppliers.
• Work on cross-functional, multi-disciplinary project teams with other engineers and development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for highly-complex products.
• Collaborate and communicate with management, internal and outsourced development partners, and other key stakeholders regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Typically has 3 to 5 years of engineering experience
• Ability to work across multiple technical disciplines
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
• Proactive, innovative, self-motivating character
• Strong customer focus
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly and appropriately to changing business needs
• Detail-oriented, with a desire and proven ability to use data and analytical methods to investigate/solve issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English.

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Hard Skills

• Engineering Design
• Continuous Improvement Methodology
• Root Cause Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Cost Reduction Strategies

Soft Skills

• Proactive Character
• Innovative Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Detail-Oriented
• Excellent Communication Skills