Mechanical Designer

What You Will Be Doing

As a Mechanical Designer, you will join our engineering team and design solutions for the future of energy. Your designs will span everything from structures to electrical integration by creating models and drawings using NX. This is an onsite position reporting directly to the Director of Mechanical Engineering at our Everett, WA office.

• Design high‑quality 3D models using CAD software with NX.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for production.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure design and production feasibility.
• Manage upper‑level assemblies for our next‑generation fusion machines.
• Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to improve design and production.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience with 5+ years of experience in CAD software and assembly management.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software, such as NX or Solid Works, with an ability to create complex models and drawings.
• Experience with PLM software systems and managing high‑level bills of material through multiple phases of the development cycle.
• Familiarity with GD&T standards, with an ability to apply these standards to complex designs.
• Experience with product design in the energy, aerospace, or manufacturing industries.
• Understanding of Mechanical and Structural fundamentals with an ability to use tolerance stack‑ups to validate designs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, with a focus on optimizing for design for manufacturability (DFM).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families.
• 31 days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days).
• 10 paid holidays, plus company‑wide winter break.
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match.
• Short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks).
• Annual wellness stipend.

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.