Mechanical Design Engineer

About Us

ZEISS has been in business for over 180 years, pioneering science and handling ever-changing environments with cutting-edge technologies and continuous advancements. We believe innovation and technology are key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. With a diverse range of portfolios in Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets, and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, ZEISS is a global company with over 46,000 employees, including over 4,000 in the US and Canada.

About the Role

This is a hybrid role located in our facility in Wixom, MI. You will collaborate with Application Engineers, Field Application Engineers, Automation team, and Sales teams to facilitate the design and creation of fixturing and other mechanical components to support ZEISS solutions for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge in ZEISS solutions and principles to design and build part-holding fixtures to meet project requirements.
• Analyze Engineering, Automation, and Sales teams to define and design required fixtures and components, and develop detailed designs and drawings in support of new product development and existing product support.
• Develop, design, and build prototypes to evaluate design concepts utilizing in-house additive manufacturing systems or outside vendors.
• Utilize Design for Manufacturing methodologies to produce cost-effective end items.
• Develop CAD best practices across the engineering team and create/update a database of design functions for future reference.
• Develop customer and internal engineering scope of work and solution design reviews to understand and create required fixturing, tooling, and components.
• Adhere to “Good Manufacturing Practices” and other standards as required.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CAD models, parts, and skill using SolidWorks (or similar software) and proficiency in designing mechanical parts and assemblies and creating appropriate design documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of common manufacturing operations, CAD standards, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical tolerance stack-up analysis.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Proficient oral and written skills.
• Professional demeanor and respectful in all situations.
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Flexible and willing to help others.
• Up to 30% travel.
• Must have a valid US driver's license.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401k matching.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days.