Mechanical Engineer II (Allen, TX Hybrid)

Motorola Solutions; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Vehicle Intelligence group in Allen, TX. You will drive ruggedized camera systems from concept to global deployment, collaborating with cross-functional and overseas teams to ensure design integrity and high-reliability hardware.

You will manage documentation, prototypes, and manufacturing processes, with emphasis on DFM/DFA and qualification testing. This role requires in-person presence 4 days per week in Allen, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 4+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing support for electronic hardware or ruggedized enclosures.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and PLM systems.
• Experience with DFM/DFA for injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, CNC, and gaskets/foams.
• Experience collaborating with vendors and cross-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical databases, BOMs, ECOs, and PLM documentation.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to production lines and repair teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers and fabrication vendors on part sourcing and tooling.
• Coordinate prototype builds, tooling sign-offs, and FAI with vendors and partners.
• Support environmental, thermal, ingress protection, and vibration testing.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

PLM systems

DFM/DFA

Vendor coordination

Prototype tooling/fixtures

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Eng. or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

PLM software

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Vehicle Intelligence team at Motorola Solutions develops advanced edge computing, data solutions, and computer vision technologies for critical operations. Our engineers design high-reliability, ruggedized camera systems, and hardware platforms for global deployment. We are a high-growth vertical within the Motorola Solutions portfolio, focused on scaling our AI-driven insights to a global audience in Public Safety and commercial markets.

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer in our Vehicle Intelligence group, you will play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge, ruggedized camera systems and hardware platforms from initial concept to global deployment. In this dynamic position, you will drive product excellence by collaborating with cross-functional and overseas engineering teams, managing vital technical documentation, and overseeing prototype development and manufacturing execution. If you are passionate about design integrity, continuous quality improvement, and delivering high-reliability technologies for critical operations, we invite you to help power our next generation of hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain product technical databases, CAD files, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bill of Materials (BOMs), and PLM system documentation.
• Provide direct mechanical engineering support to production lines and repair teams to resolve assembly, tooling, and manufacturing yield issues.
• Work closely with external suppliers and fabrication vendors to oversee part sourcing, tooling development, material selection, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Collaborate daily with overseas mechanical engineering teams on mechanical design, enclosure development, structural modifications, and prototype validation.
• Coordinate prototype builds, tooling sign-offs, and first-article inspections (FAI) with vendors and factory partners.
• Support environmental, thermal, ingress protection, and vibration testing to ensure hardware durability in outdoor and vehicle-mounted environments. Conduct technical reviews and joint problem-solving sessions across time zones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4 years of experience in mechanical design and manufacturing support for electronic hardware, camera systems, or ruggedized enclosures.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Proven experience in DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing / Assembly) involving injection molding, die casting, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and die-cut gaskets/foams.
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques and fixture design.
• Direct experience working with vendors on part specifications, tolerance stack-ups, and quality inspections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional and multi-site project coordination.

What Will Set You Apart

• Hands-on experience with optomechanical assemblies, lens mounting (M12/C-mount), IR filters, and thermal dissipation systems.
• Prior collaboration experience with international teams and manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with NPI (New Product Introduction) workflows, prototype build execution, and production line transfer.
• Fluency in additional languages relevant to overseas manufacturing hubs is a plus.

Target Base Salary Range

$115,000 USD - $125,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Note: Candidate has to be in the Allen, TX office 4 days per week.

Basic Requirements

Bachelors degree with 4+ years mechanical design and manufacturing support Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 10% Relocation Provided None

Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan No

U.S. Benefits include

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions.

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MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com. If you are a current Motorola Solutions employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.