Mechanical Engineer – Product Design

Socket.dev; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Optikos in Wakefield, MA is seeking an early-career Mechanical Engineer to join our product design team. You will support the creation of high-precision electro-mechanical systems from concept through production, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and product groups to build robust devices.

This hands-on role emphasizes mechanical design, motion control, and mechatronic integration, with opportunities to contribute to prototypes, GD&T practices, and system-level optimization in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in a hands-on role.
• SolidWorks experience to create part and assembly drawings.
• Strong mechanical intuition and problem-solving in lab/test environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical design and architecture for new products using SolidWorks.
• Support precision mechanisms, motion control, and mechatronic architectures.
• Collaborate with electrical, optical, and manufacturing teams for system-level performance.
• Participate in prototype builds, fixture design, test planning, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate materials, manufacturability, and vendor capabilities to optimize cost and performance.
• Apply GD&T and basic structural/thermal analyses where needed.

Skills

SolidWorks expertise

Mechanical design

Hands-on problem solving

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Detail-oriented

Prioritization under fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

Optikos is seeking an early-career Mechanical Engineer to join our product design team. In this role, you will support the creation of complex, high-precision electro-mechanical systems from initial concept through production. You will work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to help build robust, reliable products.

This position is ideal for a creative, hands-on mechanical engineer who is eager to learn and enjoys mechanical design, motion control, and mechatronic integration in an environment where your contributions have significant impact.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in the mechanical design and architecture for new products, helping conceptualize and develop components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Support the design of precision mechanisms, motion control systems, and integrated electro-mechanical architectures.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, optical, and manufacturing teams to ensure system-level compatibility and performance.
• Participate in hands-on prototype builds, fixture design, test planning, and iterative troubleshooting in the lab.
• Assist in evaluating materials, manufacturing methods, and vendor capabilities to optimize performance, cost, and precision.
• Apply mechanical design best practices, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and basic structural/thermal analysis.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering design experience, with a solid foundation in mechanical design principles.
• Demonstrated experience using SolidWorks to design and create detailed part and assembly drawings.
• Strong mechanical intuition, eagerness to learn, and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and lab testing.
• Effective communication skills with the capability to work within an interdisciplinary team of engineers.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Desired Experience

• Familiarity with precision engineering, motion control systems, and/or mechatronics.
• Exposure to optics, optical alignment and opto‑mechanical integration.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) methodologies.

About Optikos

For more than 40 years, Optikos® has provided innovative applications of optical technology, both products and services, to commercial, government, and consumer products organizations worldwide. The Optikos engineering team is the largest independent optical engineering group in the world, managing all aspects of instrument design, including optics, mechanics, electronics, and software systems, in addition to our in-house IQ Lab™ Services to benchmark and assess the performance of customer lens or camera systems. We develop innovative products in the life sciences, aerospace and defense, industrial, and consumer markets, and our experience with a wide variety of applications has enabled our staff to generate creative solutions to some of the most challenging optical problems. Our team continues to improve existing metrology product lines and develop new products that Optikos manufactures and installs around the globe.

This is a 100% in-office position located in our headquarters in Wakefield, Massachusetts.? We offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and stimulating environment.?

Optikos is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not sponsor employment visas for this position.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at [e-mail]. We provide accommodations as required by law.

US citizenship or permanent residency visa required. We do not sponsor employment visas for this position.