Mechanical Lab Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT LVT

LVT is redefining how businesses operate in the physical world, moving beyond traditional security solutions to deliver AI-driven, actionable intelligence that makes sites smarter, safer, and more secure. Since pioneering our first mobile, solar-powered units, our commitment to scrappy, hands-on innovation has made us an established leader and one of the fastest-growing companies in intelligent site technology. We are building the next generation of solutions—from our physical units in the field to a powerful Agentic AI platform—that allows our customers to gain unprecedented visibility and control over safety, compliance, and operations. This is your chance to join a cutting-edge team that isn't just watching the world change, but actively building the technology that is changing it.

We're a team that's focused on growth and innovation, and we're proud that our crew, products, and leadership are being recognized for it.

• A Top-Tier Growth Company: Named one of the Financial Times' Fastest Growing Companies 2025 and #10 on the Inc. 5000 Rocky Mountain Regional list for 2025.
• Innovative Leadership: Our CEO, Ryan Porter, was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 , and our CTO, Steve Lindsey, was inducted into the Silicon Slopes CTO Hall of Fame in 2024.
• Product & Software Excellence: We were named one of The Software Report's Top 100 Software Companies of 2023 and are a winner of the Security Today Govies Award for 2025.

As a Mechanical Lab Engineer at LVT, you will sit at the intersection of design and reality. You will be the primary steward of our Mechanical Lab, ensuring our prototyping environment is optimized for rapid innovation. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will apply foundational engineering principles to support prototype builds, execute critical testing, and manage sustaining engineering activities. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on problem solver who is ready to transition from conceptual CAD designs to tangible, field-ready hardware.

This role is based in-office out of our facility in Spanish Fork, Utah, to facilitate daily lab management and physical hardware collaboration.

• Lab Stewardship: Manage day-to-day operations of the Mechanical Lab, including equipment maintenance, organization, and 3D printer fleet management.
• Prototype Assembly: Lead and support the physical build-out of prototype units, ensuring components are integrated correctly and providing feedback on "design for assembly."
• Rigorous Testing: Execute standardized mechanical tests and basic analysis to validate sub-system performance against established requirements.
• Sustaining Engineering: Support ongoing product improvements by debugging simple mechanical issues and documenting design iterations.
• CAD Documentation: Utilize 3D modeling software to design small features, promote Proof of Concepts (POCs), and maintain accurate engineering documentation.
• Technical Writing: Compose clear, concise test reports and assembly instructions with minimal supervision to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Project Coordination: Determine the scope of individual efforts up to a week in advance, ensuring lab tasks align with broader departmental project timelines.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Work closely with senior team members to identify and mitigate design risks while learning LVT's complex mechanical architecture.

• Technical Foundation: Holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a strong grasp of core mechanical design concepts.
• Hands-on Aptitude: Highly proficient with general shop tools and comfortable troubleshooting hardware in a physical lab environment.
• 3D Printing Expert: Experience operating and maintaining 3D printers to produce high-quality functional prototypes.
• CAD Proficiency: Experience with 3D modeling software is required; specific experience with Creo is strongly preferred.
• Detail Oriented: An organized thinker who takes pride in maintaining a clean, efficient lab and producing precise technical documentation.
• Continuous Learner: Eager to receive direction from senior engineers and rapidly apply foundational skills to complex, real-world problems.
• Execution-Minded: Able to follow established procedures and guidelines while proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Effective Communicator: Can clearly articulate how design decisions impact sub-system performance and collaborate effectively across the engineering team.

BENEFITS

We believe you do your best work when your whole life is supported. We invest in our crew's health, families, and financial futures with a benefits package designed to support you inside and outside the office. Full-time benefits include, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%), and flexible PTO.

LVT IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. All candidates must pass a drug screening and background check upon employment. Some roles may also require passing a federal background check and fingerprinting. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please reach out to your recruiter.