Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Tektronix is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision DC Solutions team. This role supports the design, development, testing, and improvement of precision electronic test and measurement products. The ideal candidate has 0-5 years of engineering experience and a strong interest in mechanical design and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts, assemblies, and enclosures for electronic products with support from experienced engineers.
• Create and update 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of material, and product documents.
• Support new product development from early concepts through production release.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Compliance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Build and review prototypes and support design verification testing.
• Learn and apply good design practices for thermal performance, strength, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Investigate production, quality, and customer issues.
• Create and support engineering change requests and product lifecycle management work.
• Participate in design reviews and clearly share design updates and test results.
• Support existing products, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs can be built safely and consistently.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 3D CAD modeling experience from school, internships, co-ops, or full-time work.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design and engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of common manufacturing methods and materials.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 0 to 5 years of professional, internship, or co-op experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Creo Parametric.
• Internship, co-op, project, or work experience designing electronic or electromechanical products.
• Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, plastic parts, or mechanical assemblies.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Basic knowledge of thermal design, airflow, or heat transfer.
• Experience building and testing prototypes.
• Experience with PLM systems such as Windchill, Oracle PLM, or Teamcenter.
• Hands-on experience with tools, lab equipment, or electronic test equipment.
• Experience working on a student design team, capstone project, or similar group project.