Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world's leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join the Manufacturing Test and Controls Engineering (MTAC) team. In this role, you will help ensure products leave manufacturing facilities in a fully tested, validated, and production-ready state.

You will collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Test Engineering, Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to develop innovative test equipment and automation solutions supporting advanced manufacturing operations. This is an opportunity to take projects from concept through production deployment while working in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Design, develop, prototype, and deploy mechanical test equipment used for validating subassemblies and top-level assemblies.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to define requirements and design considerations for test systems.
• Execute projects from concept through production, including specifications, prototyping, testing, validation, and implementation.
• Perform engineering analysis using hand calculations, modeling, and simulation tools.
• Conduct static and dynamic mechanical analysis using FEA tools such as Ansys or Solid Works Simulation.
• Design mechanical subsystems integrated with industrial automation components including motors, actuators, sensors, safety devices, and controls.
• Create detailed engineering documentation including requirements, design specifications, drawings, validation reports, compliance documentation, and preventive maintenance plans.
• Rapidly prototype and iterate designs based on testing and operational feedback.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts for deployed manufacturing test systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong experience using Solid Works for mechanical design.
• Experience with rapid prototyping methods and product development.
• Experience with PLM systems and Solid Works PDM.
• Strong engineering documentation and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite and commute to both North Reading, MA and Westborough, MA.

• Solid Works
• Solid Works Simulation
• Ansys FEA
• PLM / PDM Systems
• Mechanical Design
• Rapid Prototyping
• GD&T
• Automation Equipment Design
• Manufacturing Test Systems
• Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering Documentation
• Validation & Verification

If you are passionate about mechanical design, manufacturing innovation, automation, and developing solutions that directly impact production quality and efficiency, we encourage you to apply.

The salary for this position is between $75,000-$80,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [12-15 days of paid vacation time] [6-8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service] [9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System] [Tuition Reimbursement Program]

Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let's talk!