Mechanical Designer
Job in
Yorktown Heights, Westchester County, New York, 10598, USA
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
IBM
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Introduction
At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what's next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud.
You'll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.
Your role and responsibilities
About the Role
We're seeking a motivated Mechanical Designer to join our engineering and product development team. In this role, you'll support drafting, documentation, and design activities that help transform concepts into manufacturable solutions. You'll work closely with engineers, contribute to product and fabrication workflows, and produce accurate technical drawings using Solid Works. This position is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to grow, collaborate, and refine their technical skill set.
Work location would be IBM T.J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Drafting - Create and revise 2D/3D drawings, assemblies, and detailed component models in Solid Works.
- Design Support - Assist engineers with concept development, prototyping documentation, and design iterations.
- Standards Compliance - Ensure all drawings meet internal standards, industry codes, and project specifications.
- Documentation Management - Maintain organized drawing files, revision histories, and accurate bill-of-materials data.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve design issues and support production readiness.
- Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to streamline drafting workflows and enhance design clarity.
Associate's Degree/College Diploma
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Required Qualifications
- Engineering Background - Degree or equivalent technical training in mechanical, industrial, or related engineering fields.
- Drafting Experience - 1-3 years of hands-on drafting experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Solid Works Proficiency - Ability to model parts, create assemblies, generate drawings, and apply design intent.
- Manufacturing Knowledge - Understanding of fabrication methods, tolerances, and material behavior.
- Communication Skills - Ability to clearly convey technical information and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Skills
- GD&T Familiarity - Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
- PDM Systems - Experience with Solid Works PDM or similar document-control tools.
- Prototype Support - Exposure to testing, assembly, or hands-on fabrication environments.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving instincts
- Comfortable working under guidance while steadily increasing independence
- Eager to learn new tools, processes, and engineering methodologies
IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing.
Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues…
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