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Mechanical Engineer

CNA Search, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States

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Essential Functions Create mechanical designs of electronic packaging (casing) of lighting and building automation control systems for indoor and outdoor use

Evaluate design tradeoffs and develop execution plans and to meet all product goals.

Propose and implement design changes for reliability improvement and cost savings

Create and maintain mechanical design documentation

Perform design feasibility analysis leveraging CAD rendering, 3D printing, mold flow analysis and prototype runs

Coordinate manufacturing plants, contract manufacturers and suppliers to get quotations and release designs to production

Support new products through release to manufacturing and field deployment

Research, assess and adapt to new technologies necessary for future enhancements of products

Protect intellectual property through patent disclosures and applications

Support sustaining activities for existing products as necessary

Provide cost and schedule estimates to support managing project timelines

Verify completed components for fit and functionality

Work with Marketing to develop industrial design and product look and feel for new products.

Meet regularly with the project teams to sync up on deliverables and provide progress updates

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university

5 or more years of mechanical design experience

5 or more years of hands‑on experience designing mechanical parts for injection molding, sheet metal and mechanical cable components

Proficiency in at least on mechanical CAD tool

Hands on knowledge of various plastic and metal manufacturing technologies

Proven track record of collaboration with cross‑functional teams

Self‑driven with good sense of initiative

Preferred Qualifications Recent design experience with Solidworks and Solid Edge

5+ years’ experience designing consumer or large volume commercial products

Experience working with contract manufacturers and 3rd party vendors

Industrial design experience

Photonics design experience (light pipes, lenses)

Experience with Commercial and Industrial lighting control systems

Experience designing production test fixtures

Working knowledge of GDT (Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing), PDM (Product Data Management), SAP

Position Criteria Working knowledge of engineering best‑practices, methodologies, processes, and technologies

Expert ability to apply analytical and problem‑solving skills to solve complex hardware design challenges

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to support and influence technical decisions

Ability to work both independently and within a team

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