Tooling Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design material handling equipment for lifting, moving, and servicing modules and other components in the field.
• Perform hands-on prototyping of designs and collaborate with broader teams to build integrated units.
• Work with vendors and field service engineers to transition designs from the prototype stage to a hardened and weatherized field service tool.
• Perform testing, hand calculations, and FEA to inform specifications and future design directions.
• Release designs consistent with company and team best practices, including drawings and tolerance analysis.
• Document system designs, usage guidelines, and validation procedures.
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of field service tools.
• Travel up to 20% to various offices or vendor sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of industry experience in mechanical design.
• Experience leading design work for complex mechanical systems and structural design, using FEA for structural analysis.
• Experience in electro-mechanical system integration, including motors, actuators, and drive systems.
• Proficiency in CAD, specifically SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, or SimScale.
• Proficient with prototyping techniques and working in a machine shop environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Essential Skills

• Advanced understanding of mechanical power transmission, motion control, gear ratios, and torque calculation.
• Knowledge in HumanCAD or Siemens Jack is a plus.
• Sense of urgency and self-driven to meet challenging schedule targets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety.