Mechanical Engineer II - Automation

Glidewell Dental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Glidewell Dental is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical design from concept to production on our Irvine, CA campus. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to develop custom automation equipment and validate designs for production deployment.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, testing, and collaboration across teams, with the expectation of delivering robust, manufacturable solutions on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Proficient with SolidWorks or similar CAD
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to identify and solve complex engineering problems
• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design efforts from concept and prototyping through testing, assembly, and deployment
• Collaborate with Electrical and Control Engineers to develop automation equipment
• Create drawings, BOMs, and documentation for fabrication and assembly
• Perform stress/thermal analyses and validation of designs
• Support installation, startup, and on-site troubleshooting

Skills

SolidWorks

Engineering principles

Problem solving

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

We\'re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical design efforts from concept and prototyping through testing, assembly, and deployment. You\'ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to develop custom automation equipment, validate designs, and help bring new manufacturing solutions from concept to production. If you enjoy solving real engineering problems and seeing your designs come to life, you\'ll fit right in.

Essential Functions

• Designs sub-systems and/or elements of automated machinery.
• Prepares design concepts and layouts for equipment and sub-assemblies; conducts design reviews with Engineering team.
• Creates drawings, documents, and bill of materials for fabrication and assembly of relevant sub-system or sub-assembly.
• Researches new technologies, software, processes, materials, and suppliers.
• Conducts tests for development processes as needed.
• Collaborates with Electrical Engineers, Control Engineers, and build team.
• Verifies correct fit and function of assemblies.
• Supports installation and start-up of equipment for both on-sight and off-sight locations.
• Diagnoses issues to determine and execute corrective action.
• Performs stress, thermal, and/or flow analysis using simulation tools as required.
• Collaborates with build team with hands on prototyping as required.
• Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or minimum five (5) years of related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or similar computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to identify and solve complex engineering problems.
• Must possess effective oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel in a professional and effective manner.

Pay Range: $76,759.04 - $93,052.22/yr

Leveling and actual compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This role is fully onsite at our Irvine, CA campus. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available.