What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer 2 - Fitness position at Garmin?
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer 2 on the Fitness team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex mechanical solutions, testing and validating, completing technology explorations and/or delivering to mass production.
Essential Functions
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer 2 on the Fitness team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex mechanical solutions, testing and validating, completing technology explorations and/or delivering to mass production.
Essential Functions
- Complete moderately complex mechanical designs for Garmin's fitness product portfolio
- Model complex parts as an expert CAD user
- Collaborate and add value through participation in design reviews, providing comments and suggestions on mechanical engineering designs
- Mockup and test basic mechanical systems to verify compliance with design requirements
- Make estimates on tooling, part cost and design time for basic mechanical designs
- Communicate effectively with vendors that produce custom mechanical parts as required
- Specify test plans to validate moderately complex systems
- Possess knowledge of injection modeling, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining processes, etc.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of preferred part materials for basic part production and performance
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Demonstrates knowledge of CAD software and the ability to model moderately complex parts
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of relevant engineering tools
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
- Previous work experience in design, particularly for consumer products
- Experience designing enclosures around PCBs
- Mechanical systems repair or troubleshooting experience
- Experience using SolidWorks or OnShape
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits