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Mechanical Engineer I - R&D

Kerr Dental
Pomona, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer I will primarily support R&D efforts by assisting with product testing, validation, and implementation of design changes to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this role contributes to both sustaining and new product development projects, provides technical support for existing products, and ensures accurate documentation of testing and design updates. The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, participation in continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to quality and safety standards, while contributing to the successful execution of engineering projects and business objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Support engineers with sustaining projects by executing product testing / characterization and supporting change implementation to optimized production functionality and manufacturability.
  • Support new product development projects as an extended core team member under the guidance of the core team member, as needed.
  • Provide technical support for current product line, addressing issues and implementing solutions to improve performance and reliability under the guidance of other engineers.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of design changes, test results and product specifications.
  • Conduct testing and validation of design changes to ensure they meet performance and safety criteria.
  • Actively participates in continuous improvement activities including but not limited to Kaizen and 5S events, Problem Solving Process, Value Stream
  • Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures including safety and quality.
  • Travels up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Incidental Duties: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Experience

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field OR
  • High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant work experience required
  • 1 year of Mechanical Engineering experience or equivalent working experience
  • Must reside within a commutable distance to Pomona, CA. This is not a hybrid or remote opportunity and requires someone to be onsite fulltime.

Skills And Abilities

  • Familiarity with CAD Software and simulation extension tools preferred.
  • Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems design preferred
  • Familiarity with injection molding, rapid prototyping, and CNC programming / machinery preferred.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office including Outlook, Work, and Excel required
  • Aptitude to quickly learn business systems required.
  • Good verbal and technical written communication skills in English required.
  • Ability to build strong partnerships with other departments.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment required.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Constantly sits.
  • Frequently uses hands and fingers.
  • Occasionally walks and stands.
  • Rarely bends and stoops.
  • Occasionally reaches up/down with arms.
  • Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 10 lbs.

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Target Market Salary Range

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$83,100 - $101,600

Operating Company

Kerr

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

Salary : $83,100 - $101,600

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