Sr Mechanical Design Engineer II

Axon; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

401(k) with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness programs

Emotional & mental wellness support

Job summary

A leading technology company in Scottsdale, AZ is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive innovative product development and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 12 years of experience in product design for high-end consumer electronics. Strong proficiency in Creo or similar CAD software is required. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of product design experience.
• Proficiency with Creo or similar software.
• Ability to interpret product requirements into engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovative product development from conceptualization to manufacturing.
• Construct and analyze high-fidelity proof-of-concept prototypes.
• Collaborate regularly with both domestic and international stakeholders.

Skills

Product design experience in consumer electronics

Technical leadership

Creative problem solving

Mechanical analysis

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Creo

3-D CAD software

Job description

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast‑paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

Axon is committed to improving public safety by developing cutting‑edge, innovative technologies. Known for developing the original TASER energy weapon, the Axon engineering team is tasked with continual excellence to keep the organization at the forefront of the market. Mechanical Design Engineers at Axon have full design ownership over next‑generation life‑saving technology from conceptualization through production, whose work is highly visible to even the most senior executives. Our passionate leadership and cross‑functional collaboration with product managers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams is vital to the success of the team and ensuring the safety of the general public for generations to come.

What You’ll Do

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

• Drive innovative product development from conceptualization to manufacturing
• Utilize creative problem solving skills to lead ideation of new product architectural concepts for subsystem and system level designs
• Construct and analyze high‑fidelity proof‑of‑concept prototypes
• Perform detailed mechanical analysis to ensure proper function through FEA, tolerance analysis, testing, and other exploratory means
• Collaborate regularly with both domestic and international stakeholders
• Work autonomously and collaboratively in an empowering and fast‑paced environment
• Hone your engineering expertise in a dynamic learning environment focused on personal and professional development

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• L9: Minimum 12 years of product design experience in high‑end consumer electronic products
• Experience providing technical leadership for teams of 2–5 mechanical engineers
• Proficiency with Creo or similar 3‑D CAD software
• Knowledge in the design of plastic injection‑molded, stamped metal, die‑cast, and machined parts
• Familiarity with adhesives and bonded joint design
• Experience designing for a high level of dust/water ingress protection
• Experience designing thermal management solutions for dissipating heat from electronics
• Experience with PCB/PCBA flex circuit and other electro‑mechanical integration
• Strong DFM/DFA skills, with emphasis on part/assembly tolerance management, to ensure robust designs for high volume manufacturing
• Experience collaborating with external consultants, vendors and manufacturers, including willingness to travel internationally
• Ability to interpret product requirements and translate into quantifiable engineering deliverables
• Experience preserving Industrial Design and UX intent in mechanical design implementation
• Effective communication and strong presentation skills
• Ability to balance and prioritize conflicting design constraints through analysis, testing, and creativity
• Collaboration with peers in a candid cross‑functional team culture

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary, bonus, RSUs, and 401(k) with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness programs
• Emotional & mental wellness support
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we aim far. We think big with a long‑term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well‑being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

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