Mechanical Engineering Technician

Sigma Design; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Mechanical Engineering Technician, where your expertise in prototyping and troubleshooting will be valued. This position involves maintaining and upgrading prototypes and products, providing essential technical support, and collaborating closely with engineers. You'll thrive in a dynamic lab environment, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while contributing to exciting projects. With competitive compensation and generous benefits, this role offers a chance to grow in a supportive team dedicated to excellence. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Quarterly bonus program

15-days of accrued PTO

9 company paid holidays

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance options

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of recent and relevant experience required.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical prints.
• Hands-on prototyping skills and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Build and rework prototypes consistent with engineering specifications.
• Systematically troubleshoot design issues and share results.
• Independently perform electromechanical tests and document results.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication Skills

Prototyping Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Soldering Irons

Lathes

Mills

Drill Press

MS Office Suite

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our team in Redmond, WA. This role is full-time in office. The pay range is $28.00-35.00/hour.

Primary Function:
The Mechanical Engineering Technician is responsible for maintaining and upgrading prototypes, products, tools and assemblies in support of Sigma Design’s engineering activities. Provide technical support in the form of documentation, troubleshooting, and design reviews as required.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Build and rework prototypes consistent with engineering and other specifications through mechanical assembly, point-to-point electrical wiring, soldering, joining with the aid of adhesives

• Maintain and upgrade proof of concept devices and prototypes using pneumatics, sensors, motors, cameras, flex circuits, textiles, etc.
• Systematically troubleshoot design issues as they arise and share results with engineers for further analysis
• Conduct component level debug and provide solutions to complex problems
• Independently perform electromechanical tests and prepare written documentation of test results
• Provide general support for the engineering team
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment including tools and assembly areas
• Provide detailed written feedback to engineers in an effort to improve the product from an assembly perspective

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, skills, & abilities)

• H.S. Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree highly desirable
• Minimum of 2+ years of recent and relevant experience required
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical prints
• Experience using hand and power tools required; shop tools such as lathes, mills and drill press experience desired
• Familiarity with GD&T preferred
• Experience of using multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering irons (IPC certification is a plus) and other electrical lab equipment
• Ability to follow strict engineering directions and procedures
• Hands on prototyping skills and mechanical aptitude
• Basic math skills and computer literacy skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and basic file structure understanding, networks, and web navigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. GSuite a plus.
• Pass a post-offer background verification

Work Environment:
Standard lab/production environment. Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients or suppliers. Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

SIGMADESIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer