Mechanical Engineer III - Photonics & NPI Innovator

Energy Jobline ZR; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to drive new product development in the photonics domain. The role supports cross‑functional teams to create innovative mechanical, optical and electronic components and test methods for high‑power isolator and laser applications.

You will lead projects, design and test components, document procedures, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to enable Attalon’s future success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or physics.
• 5+ years of Engineering/Product Development experience.
• Modeling proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks/CATIA/Siemens NX).
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple projects within Product Development using PDP process.
• Design and test mechanical, optical and electronic components and devices.
• Create and maintain drawings, BOMs, assembly procedures, schematics, test procedures.
• Summarize research on state-of-the-art materials and technologies from journals.
• Assist production with design and performance issues.
• Lead product development projects and report status to management.
• Collaborate with departments and customers on design/scheduling issues.
• Interface with customers on projects and provide sales support.

Skills

Strong communication

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or physics

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Siemens NX

FEA software

Zemax

Job description

Attalon in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to drive new product development in the photonics domain. The role supports cross‑functional teams to create innovative mechanical, optical and electronic components and test methods for high‑power isolator and laser applications.

You will lead projects, design and test components, document procedures, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to enable Attalon’s future success.