What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position at Axon?
Your Impact
Axon is committed to improving public safety by developing cutting-edge, innovative technologies. Known for developing the original TASER De-Escalation Device, the Axon engineering team is tasked with continual excellence to keep the organization at the forefront of the market.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineers at Axon have full design ownership over next generation life-saving technology from conceptualization through production, whose work is highly visible to even the most senior executives. Your passionate leadership and cross-functional collaboration with product managers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams is vital to the success of the team and ensuring the safety of the general public for generations to come.
What You'll Do
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Reports to: Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager
- Drive innovative product development from conceptualization through manufacturing
- Utilize creative problem solving skills to lead ideation of new product architectural concepts for subsystem and system level designs
- Construct and analyze high fidelity proof-of-concept prototypes
- Perform detailed mechanical analysis to ensure proper function through FEA, tolerance analysis, testing, and other exploratory means
- Collaborate regularly with both domestic and international stakeholders
- Work autonomously and collaboratively in an empowering and fast-paced environment
- Hone your engineering expertise in a dynamic learning environment focused on personal and professional development
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum 7-10 years of product design experience in high-end consumer electronic products
- Proficiency with Creo or similar 3D CAD software
- Knowledge in the design of plastic injection molded, stamped metal, die-cast, and machined parts
- Familiarity with adhesives and bonded joint design
- Experience designing for a high level of dust/water ingress protection
- Experience with PCB/PCBA flex circuit and other electro-mechanical integration
- Strong DFM/DFA skills, with emphasis on part/assembly tolerance management, to ensure robust designs for high volume manufacturing
- Ability to interpret product requirements and translate into quantifiable engineering deliverables
- Experience preserving Industrial Design artistic intent in mechanical design implementation
- Effective communication and strong presentation skills
- Ability to balance and prioritize conflicting design constraints through analysis, testing, and creativity
- Collaboration with peers in a candid cross-functional team culture
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work
