Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to collaborate on the development of exterior lighting projects, bringing new or improved products to market. This role involves a hands-on approach to assembling prototype designs, creating demonstration spaces, and working closely with manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the development of exterior lighting projects to bring new or improved products to market.
• Utilize a hands-on approach to assembling prototype designs, creating demonstration spaces, and working closely with manufacturing.
• Take ownership of complete project deliverables, including design documentation, ordering system setup, production documentation, sales tools, and cost model.
• Create custom variations of standard products to rapidly deliver on unique customer applications.
• Qualify products to ensure our offerings exceed industry standards for product quality and safety.
• Support production teams in daily operations through expeditious identification of issues and thoughtful root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and test reports.
• Enhance product quality and streamline production processes by efficiently executing engineering change requests.

Essential Skills

• Proven track record of identifying and executing new product development projects from design to production implementation.
• Tenacious problem-solver with an energetic approach to raising the bar.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to forge relationships and align on the best decisions.
• Detail-oriented with a desire to 'roll up your sleeves' to help your team meet project deadlines.
• Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency.
• Team player with a demonstrated history of building rapport and quickly integrating with new teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional engineering work experience, preferably in product development or sustaining engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design from an accredited program.
• Expertise in 3D CAD software, SolidWorks preferred, with the ability to interpret and apply GD&T.
• Experience working with CNC and die cast aluminum.
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams through projects or organizations.
• Industry and optics design experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with AC and DC circuits, as well as constant current and constant voltage architectures, preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in using testing equipment for design validation testing, including multimeter, thermocouples, and calipers.

Work Environment

You will be part of a very small engineering team, working closely with the sales team and other engineers. The work environment emphasizes collaboration and innovation, providing opportunities to contribute to unique architectural outdoor and landscape lighting products.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Health and Wellness Benefits:

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, wellness programs, and sometimes on-site fitness centers 2.

Financial and Retirement Benefits:

401(k) plans, pension plans, stock options, and financial planning services 2.

Time-Off and Leave Benefits:

Paid vacation days, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave 2.

Work-Life Balance Benefits:

Flexible work hours, remote work options, and employee assistance programs (EAPs) that provide confidential support for personal and professional issues

Health and Dental Insurance:

Employees receive comprehensive health and dental insurance benefits, which are a significant component of the compensation package 1.

Vacation and Sick Leave:

Employees accrue three weeks of vacation per year and receive five sick days for each fiscal year starting on the date of hire 1.

Retirement Plans:

Employees are eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) plan, which helps them save for retirement 1.

Disability Insurance:

The company provides workers' compensation insurance and State Disability Insurance, as required by state law

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newbury Park,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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