Mechanical Engineering Technician

Position: Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: Cleveland, OH

Job : 203

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician

Reports To:

Department: MAGNET prototyping and engineering lab

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are looking for a motivated, “hands‑on” Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our design and prototype production team. This isn’t a “desk‑only” job; you will be taking projects from the screen to prototype and manufacturing. You will be supporting the engineering team to produce prototypes and equipment for MAGNET clients. You’ll be responsible for designing components, rapid prototyping with 3D printers, and getting your hands dirty in the machine shop to bring your designs to life.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who doesn't wait for a manual and loves solving puzzles, enjoys learning new things, and is comfortable demonstrating and explaining engineering to clients and students.

• Design & Modeling: Develop design concepts from sketches through Solid Works or CREO to create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D technical drawings.
• Prototyping: Operate and maintain 3D printers to quickly iterate designs and test form/fit.
• Manual Fabrication: Perform basic machining (mill, lathe, drill press) and hand‑tool work to build functional prototypes or custom fixtures. Identify areas in which tooling, cleanliness, or operation sequences can be improved to increase throughput or product quality.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot mechanical failures; identify and implement creative hardware solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain clear design, project logs and assembly instructions for your designs.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain engineering prototype equipment and student equipment demonstration spaces throughout the building.
• Tours: Occasionally give tours and explain how the equipment works from an engineering perspective to students.

• Minimum requirement - 2‑yr Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Technologies or equivalent experience
• 4‑yr mechanical engineering also considered

• CAD Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with Solid Works or CREO (internship or academic project experience is perfectly fine).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic understanding of machining and the fundamentals of 3D printing (Slicing, material selection, etc.). Able to execute basic capabilities of machining.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Manufacturing Experience Preferred: Operating machines such as CNC, lathe, mechanical machine maintenance, tool room, welding.
• Drive: Must be self‑motivated and a “Team Player” with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mechanical Aptitude: You enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together. You are comfortable around a shop environment.
• Problem Solving: You look at something not functioning as a challenge and can think of creative solutions
• Time Management: Must be able to organize time and assignments to properly prioritize efforts for maximum effectiveness.

• Full‑time, normal business hours

• Annual salary of $45,000 - $70,000

MAGNET provides an outstanding benefits package including excellent medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan, and generous time‑off benefits.

MAGNET is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer/M/F/D/V.