Electro-mechanical Engineer

About the role

This role focuses on designing, integrating, and validating powered drive wheel assemblies and related electromechanical systems that are reliable, manufacturable, and high performing. The position spans the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept and detailed engineering design through prototype build, testing, troubleshooting, validation, and transition to production. It is ideal for a practical, hands‑on engineer who enjoys moving between CAD design, laboratory testing, and the manufacturing floor, and who takes ownership of building and troubleshooting the systems they design.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and validate powered drive wheel assemblies and electromechanical systems
• Manage the full product development lifecycle: concept, detailed design, prototype build, test, troubleshooting, validation, and production transfer
• Work across CAD design (SolidWorks), laboratory testing, and the manufacturing floor
• Build and troubleshoot prototypes and production test fixtures
• Create and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Perform engineering calculations to support design decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• SolidWorks design proficiency
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Ability to read and create mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Hands‑on experience building and troubleshooting prototypes
• Ability to perform engineering calculations

Work Environment & Schedule

Fast‑paced manufacturing environment focused on new product development and ramp‑up of a new product line. You will work closely with a small, collaborative engineering team that includes another Product Engineer and two Engineering Technicians. Regular interaction with the manufacturing floor, laboratory‑style test areas, and office spaces using tools such as SolidWorks, mechanical and electrical test equipment, and production test fixtures. Standard schedule is a 40‑hour work week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.87 – $48.08 per hour. Individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contribution options
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location: Contract‑to‑Hire, fully onsite in Saint Joseph, MI.