Mechanical Engineer-Printed Electronics

Kids for the Future; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DuraTech Industries, a growing printing manufacturer in Wisconsin, seeks a Mechanical Engineer for Printed Electronics. You will translate product requirements into production-ready drawings, support prototypes, and test printed electronics like membrane switches and flexible circuits.

Responsibilities include converting customer files to SolidWorks, reviewing requirements, maintaining documentation, and ensuring designs meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor required.
• Experience in art or blueprint work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical drawings and stack-up diagrams.
• Support prototype builds and conduct testing for printed electronics.
• Translate requirements into production-ready documentation.
• Review customer requirements for usability and file integrity.
• Design CAD drawings and stack-up diagrams for printed electronics.

Skills

CAD tools proficiency

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

• Employee Type FT Exempt

Description

The Mechanical Engineer – Printed Electronics is responsible for creating and maintaining technical drawings and stack-up diagrams, supporting prototype builds, and conducting testing for printed electronics applications, including membrane switches, flexible circuits, and printed sensors. This position translates product and customer requirements into production-ready documentation and collaborates with internal teams to ensure product performance, manufacturability, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Summary

DuraTech Industries, a growing global Printing Manufacturer located in La Crosse WI has been in continual growth for over 40 years. As our company expands, we need talented, forward-thinking team members to add to our team.

We work hard at making a positive, challenging and engaging environment.

At DuraTech, our mission is to delight our customers…through our commitment to quality, service and value. We value integrity. We respect and value our people and recognize their diversity as a source of creativity. We value loyalty, dedication, hard work and pride in workmanship. We dedicate ourselves to provide a safe and fun work environment; one that promotes open communication, teamwork, learning and community involvement. We value success. Our team Members are our greatest asset. Our leadership in the industries we serve has been achieved because our people are the best. As a team member of DuraTech Industries, you work for a stable company that offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are adding a Mechanical Engineer for our Printed Electronics department to our team!

The Mechanical Engineer – Printed Electronics is responsible for creating and maintaining technical drawings and stack-up diagrams, supporting prototype builds, and conducting testing for printed electronics applications, including membrane switches, flexible circuits, and printed sensors. This position translates product and customer requirements into production-ready documentation and collaborates with internal teams to ensure product performance, manufacturability, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Converts customer-supplied files to SolidWorks and stores them in the customer folder.
• Reviews customer requirements for missing information and usability of the files; contacts customer service with usability issues and questions.
• Maintains customer documentation by file name and date received.
• Resolves minor design issues that need to be addressed for the membrane switch build process; works with the internal customers to resolve design issues that need approval, making design recommendations as needed to allow for the success of the printing process.
• Inspects drawings for quality and accuracy.
• Designs and develops CAD drawings and Stack-up diagrams for printed electronics, including circuit patterns, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborates with internal teams to ensure designs meet performance, quality, and production requirements.
• Modifies and updates CAD files and stack-up diagrams based on customer requirements, design changes, or process improvements.
• Generates and manages accurate design files, bills of materials, and engineering change notices.
• Develops manufacturing cost estimates and provides pricing information through the established quote review and approval process.
• Performs design-for-manufacturability reviews and works with internal teams to validate artwork and stack-up diagram compatibility with manufacturing processes.
• Leads and supports prototype builds, including design validation, functional testing, and troubleshooting.

Must Haves

• Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology, engineering, product design, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with CAD tools (such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar) required.
• Experience in art or blueprint work preferred.

Skills and Abilities Crucial to Success

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work proficiently with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player, helping others when needed.
• Ability to work with others to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently without continued support from others.