Mechanical Design Engineer

La Jolla, California or Fort Lee, New Jersey

AtMaxentric, our teams work on a variety of cross-discipline R&D projects born out of the ideas of our engineers. Our current projects focus on wireless communication, wireless sensing, networking, health monitoring, and artificial intelligence applications. Their scopes range from early fundamental research to commercial product transition.

We are looking for energetic candidates who are innovative, curiosity-driven, willing to explorer new ideas, and are strong team players with excellent communication skills.

The mechanical engineering position will be based out of either MaXentric’s California office in downtown La Jolla or our New Jersey location in Fort Lee, just outside of Manhattan, NYC.

Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams spanning Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering to refine existing designs, develop new concepts, and create prototype hardware for internal and external customers.

Support R&D initiatives addressing novel and technically challenging engineering problems.

Develop engineering drawings, design mechanical components and assemblies, and create electro‑mechanical designs and supporting documentation.

Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations for new and modified designs.

Support design detailing, prototyping, testing, fabrication, and transition to manufacturing.

Contribute innovative concepts and practical engineering solutions to technical proposals and customer-driven projects.

Apply sound mechanical engineering principles to hands‑on projects that improve product performance, manufacturability, quality, reliability, and cost.

Participate in product development, engineering testing, and research activities throughout the design lifecycle.

Manage assigned projects and tasks effectively, meeting schedules and deliverables with minimal supervision.

Contribute across multiple phases of the engineering and manufacturing lifecycle, from concept development through prototype fabrication and testing.

Support the operation, maintenance, and safe use of in-house fabrication and prototyping equipment.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.

3+ years of relevant industry experience in mechanical engineering, product development, R&D, or a related field.

Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, mathematics, physics, materials, and design fundamentals.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment with small, multidisciplinary teams and broad responsibilities.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.

Highly organized, dependable, detail‑oriented, and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of assigned work.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements.

Ability to prepare clear and effective technical proposals, engineering reports, and design documentation.

Demonstrated enthusiasm for innovation and solving challenging engineering problems.

Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines.

Experience contributing to cross‑functional R&D or product development teams.

Proficiency with Solid Works 3D CAD and AutoCAD 2D; experience with additional CAD platforms is a plus.

Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Experience with thermal analysis and Finite Element Method (FEM) simulation for evaluating mechanical and electro‑mechanical designs, including thermal performance, structural behavior, and design optimization.

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