Concept Design Engineer
Techtronic Industries - TTI
About the Role
Join the Advanced Concepts group at Techtronic Industries, a leader in cordless technology. This interdisciplinary innovation group focuses on developing cutting-edge concepts for power tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Ideate and create prototypes to demonstrate future solutions.
- Ideate and create demos showcasing product performance and features.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including Industrial Designers, Mechanical Engineers, and Electrical Engineers.
- Build and manage budget, schedule, and quality expectations to meet key milestones.
- Communicate technical details and concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
- Day-to-day activities include: brainstorms, designing and building prototypes, feasibility testing, and concept refinement.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 3D CAD experience
- Experience with hands-on fabrication methodologies such as 3D printing, woodworking, and metal working.
- Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems (e.g., motors, microcontrollers, batteries).
- Understanding of key performance metrics such as power, speed, and torque.
- Software: Office, NX, SolidWorks, Altium, Photoshop, Microsoft Project.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical
- Experience in design, prototyping, and/or test fixture development.
- Experience with Rapid Prototyping (varying materials and processes).
- Experience with electronics including Arduino and Raspberry PI is a plus.
- Experience with measurement equipment for vibration & sound is a plus.
- An eye for aesthetically pleasing designs is a plus.
- Self-starters who can work well autonomously and in collaboration with teams.
- Individuals with the “Maker” mindset.
- Collaborative contributors.
- Cross-functional communicators.