Mechanical Engineer – Level 1

Wasatch Photonics; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in schedule

Career advancement opportunities

'Small company culture'

Job summary

Wasatch Photonics, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative team. This role entails creating assembly models, conducting product validation tests, and participating in design processes using SolidWorks. Candidates should have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 1-3 years of relevant experience. We offer a collaborative culture with ample opportunities for career growth, flexibility, and direct impact on project success through diverse engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in product design and development.
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) for defining and interpreting mechanical tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Create assembly and part models and detailed drawings in SolidWorks.
• Participate in engineering change management and document control processes.
• Build engineering prototypes.
• Perform product validation testing and document results.
• Design and fabricate tools, fixtures, and jigs to support production.
• Conduct tolerance analysis to ensure robust mechanical performance.

Skills

Proficient SolidWorks skills

Strong curiosity

Clear communication

Time management

Ability to generate reports

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Life at Wasatch Photonics revolves around our customers and our technology. Wasatch produces leading-edge spectrometers used by Research and Development and OEM customers. Our spectrometers enable cutting edge research to help solve real world problems through Raman, OCT, and NIR and fluorescence spectroscopy. This new role expands our engineering team to support continued growth and innovation. If you enjoy solving diverse engineering challenges, building new products, and collaborating across teams, we’d love to meet you. The position is based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

What We Offer

We know that the best employees look for more than just a job. We aim to inspire you with common goals, shared vision, and an environment where you can grow and lead a balanced life – long term. Here’s a few of the benefits that make us different:

• Work with and learn from leading scientists & engineers in the fields of photonics, spectroscopy, and OCT
• Specify and use the tools and products you require to get the job done
• Flexibility and compassion in your schedule when you need it
• Share in the profits of the business
• ‘Small company culture’: very little red tape to get in the way of great ideas
• Substantial business impact and career advancement opportunities

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Create assembly and part models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials in SolidWorks
• Participate in engineering change management and document control processes
• Build engineering prototypes
• Perform product validation testing and document results
• Design and fabricate tools, fixtures, and jigs to support Production
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to improve manufacturability and reliability
• Conduct tolerance analysis to ensure robust mechanical performance

Experience/Qualifications

• S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in product design and development
• Proficient SolidWorks skills in part modeling, assemblies, and detailed drawings
• Strong curiosity and desire to understand customer applications
• Clear and effective communicator
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities
• Ability to generate clear reports, presentations, and spreadsheets
• Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) for defining and interpreting mechanical tolerances
• Experience with optics or photonics technologies is a strong plus

About Wasatch Photonics

We are a fast-growing company with several market-leading products with optics at its core. Key product areas from Wasatch Photonics include Raman Spectroscopy, Optical Coherence Tomography, Hyperspectral Imaging, Volume Phase Holographic Gratings, and Diffractive Optics. The Company is an ideal place for energetic and innovative individuals looking to grow a developing company with exceptional products in a fast-paced startup driven environment. Wasatch Photonics provides a collaborative and cordial environment and sees the growth and development of its team members as integral for its success.