Mechanical Engineer III Optical

Benchmark Electronics; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop customer products and tooling in Rochester, MN. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering and be skilled in 3D modeling and CAD software.

This full-time position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include providing mechanical design documentation, interacting with vendors, and verifying completed work to meet customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and development of electronic hardware and software.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design and documentation for customer products.
• Develop drawings of components and assemblies.
• Verify completed work, checking dimensions, materials, and quantities.
• Assist in assembling tooling, test fixtures, and prototypes.
• Communicate with customer technical personnel to resolve challenges.

Skills

3D modeling

Mechanical Engineering

CAD software

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement tools

Education

4-year Engineering or Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebEx conferencing

Job description

Summary

Designs and develops customer products and the design of test fixtures and manufacturing tooling. Performs basic to high complexity design assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design and documentation for customer products and related tooling to support manufacturing requirements.
• Develop basic, intermediate or complex drawings of components and assemblies.
• Perform engineering computations and create/write specifications.
• Verify completed work, checking dimensions, materials and quantities per verification plans.
• Assist in assembling tooling, test fixtures and prototypes.
• Interact with vendors to ensure proper fabrication of mechanical components.
• Provide assistance to Hardware Design, Software Design, PCB Design, Functional Test, and ICT test teams.
• Follow project plans and report status to leadership.
• Assist in project proposals, cost estimates and Design For Excellence (DFX) reviews.
• Communicate with customer technical personnel and internal teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Coordinate with Sustaining Engineering to leverage manufacturing and test processes.
• Conduct research on and implement new design methods and tools.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and document results.
• Ensure quality of work to meet or exceed customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 4‑year Engineering or Technical degree (or equivalent education/experience).
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including 3D modeling and CAD.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and development of electronic hardware and software.
• At least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of sheet‑metal, plastic parts, castings, electromechanical mechanisms, machined parts and related manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in material selection and fabrication method selection.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; effective interpersonal and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail, discretion, confidence in independent judgment.
• Proficient in continuous improvement tools (e.g., Kaizen, Lean).
• Strong customer service and client focus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and WebEx conferencing.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel up to 10‑20% of the time, including day, overnight and international travel.

Location

Rochester, MN, Minnesota. Shift 1 (Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30), Full Time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail].