Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Reports to: Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Department: Engineering

Work Model: Full‑time, On‑site – No Travel Required

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am‑5pm

At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee‑owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On‑Site Gym

This position is responsible for the design, development, and verification of assigned mechanical components to include sheet‑metal / machined‑metal parts and assemblies.

• Maintain a basic working knowledge of Crystal Group’s mechanical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor) for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams and assembly drawings
• Maintain a basic understanding of metal parts machining, fabrication, and assembly processes
• Maintain a basic working knowledge of packaging techniques applied to high performance electronics for use in harsh and demanding environments
• Maintain basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the design field. Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Ensure designs are producible and error free utilizing various software programs
• Recommend the proper procedures, processes, templates, and tools to correctly perform the task assigned
• Support the systems team in addressing customer requirements
• Provide technical assistance for the building and testing of new products and systems
• Provide basic troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services
• Review mechanical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, as assigned
• Provide technical assistance for the Pilot Line build and testing of new products and systems

• Basic knowledge of 3D modeling techniques
• Familiar with Finite Element Analysis and computational fluid dynamics
• Familiar with Computer Numerical Control design requirements
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment
• Basic knowledge of mechanical component industry standards
• Works well both independently and in a team environment and is willing to change priorities as needed
• Multitasking skills including the ability to work across multiple software platforms
• Use hand tools (caliper, micrometer, feeler gauge, fluid pressure meter, infrared thermal cameras, etc.)
• Inspect and troubleshoot computer‑related hardware components at an assembly level
• Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (Auto Desk inventor, AutoCAD, Ansys simulation software)
• Create, read, and compare technical data sheets

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")
• Associate of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related field or at least 3 years of mechanical design experience in lieu of degree

• 1+ years of mechanical component design or manufacturing experience
• 1+ years of CAD software related work
• Extensive knowledge of computer equipment (PC, firewall, switch, data acquisition systems, UPS, server rack equipment, etc.)

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing.

Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race,…