City Mechanical Engineer

A bit about us 

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
 

Job Description

Are you eager to join a motivated team that is pushing the limits of product performance, bringing new and innovative solutions to riders everywhere? Have you worked with designing systems that include electronic components? Do you love solving problems and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your work in customers’ hands?  Are you seeking a culture that embraces continuous learning and development of new skills through exposure to evolving opportunities?  Trek’s engineering team is looking for a candidate to come work in our inspiring collaborative environment committed to delivering life changing technologies to family and users of our teams’ products.  

What to expect on the job:

• Collaborate with our creative and passionate team of engineers, product managers, industrial designers, graphic designers, and brand managers. 
• Lead technical design and development of systems that include packaging of electronics and electronic component integration from concept phase through production. 
• Collaborate with our production teams to deliver design packages, turning ideas into reality. 
• Bring skills and experiences that will help lead Trek in creating the next meaningful and innovative solutions in the bike industry.

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 3+ years of design experience in product development. 
• Experience engineering mechanical system with integrated electronic components and modules. This includes defining performance requirements for such systems. 
• Execution experience of multiple project cycles from concept through production. 
• Experience with system test developments for mechanical and electrical systems. 
• Understanding of how to design plastic components with considerations of manufacturing process constraints, resin property differences, sealing, and fastening. 
• Experience using CAD modeling software (preferably Onshape) to create 3D models and 2D engineering drawings 
• Ability to understand and apply GD&T methodology. 
• Skills in structural analysis, design failure risk analysis, design for manufacturing and assembly, test plan creation, test result trouble shooting, and creation of technical documentation & reporting. 
• Eagerness to take a hands-on approach to prototyping and learning or identifying problems. 
• Ability to bring a creative approach to solving open ended technical problems. A drive to innovate! 
• Willingness to develop strong working relationships and communication with an international team and travel as required. 
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement in products, processes, and personal growth. 
• Ability to take on multiple projects with the appropriate level of delegation and time management. 
• A candidate who embodies humility, determination, motivation, approachability, and strong teamwork. 

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in design analysis, including FEA (Finite Element Analysis). 
• Capable with bike assembly. 
• Design experience with battery packs and electric motors 
• Design experience using sustainable materials. 
• Experience working with and communicating with suppliers across the globe. 
• Design for manufacturing using composite materials, plastics, and metals. Experience with manufacturing processes such as: tube forming, welding, forging, CNC, casting and injection molding along with a basic understanding of manufacturing costs. 

Trek Benefits:

•    Flexible and fun company culture
•    Competitive health care
•    PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
•    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
•    Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
•    Competitive vacation package
•    401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
•    12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
•    Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
•    Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
•    Employee discounts on all product
•    Deep partner retail discounts

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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