Mechanical Designer

Location: Hiawatha

## Mechanical Designer Apply locations:
Hiawatha, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
August 21, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R0004606
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Mechanical Designer
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* Reports to:

** Manager, Mechanical Engineering
** Department**:
Engineering
** Work Model:
** Full-time, On-site – No Travel Required
** Schedule**:
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm  
** Company & Benefit Information
** At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech 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.  Crystal Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Medical/dental/vision insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Wellness programs
* Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
* On-Site Gym  
** Job Summary
** This position is responsible for the design, development, and verification of assigned mechanical components to include sheet-metal / machined-metal parts and assemblies.  
** Essential Functions
*** 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  
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** 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  
** Required Qualifications
*** 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  
** Preferred Qualifications
*** 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.)  
** Working Conditions
** Work is primarily performed in an office environment.…