Mechanical Design Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Technician / Mid-Level Mechanical Designer

Location: Coopersburg, PA

Duration: Long term

Client : Lutron

Job Description:

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• Overview We are seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Technician to support new product development and manufacturing activities for a local smart building technology company. This role will play a hands-on part in building, testing, and refining components and assemblies during active manufacturing and launch phases. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical mindset, solid CAD experience (preferably Creo), and enjoys supporting both design and testing efforts in a fast-paced engineering environment.
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Key Responsibilities

Product Testing & Prototyping

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• Support testing of products, including setting up and breaking down test fixtures
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• Execute mechanical and functional tests according to engineering plans
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• Assist with prototyping and iterative design validation
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• Document test results and report findings to engineering teams
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Design & Engineering Support

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• Create and modify detailed CAD models and drawings for components and assemblies (sheet metal, plastic parts, etc.)
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• Support component and assembly design with consideration for design for assembly and manufacturability
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• Assist with the design of manufacturing tooling for major projects
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• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and development engineers on new product development and launch initiatives
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Manufacturing & Tooling Support

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• Provide hands-on support while shades are actively being manufactured
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• Assist engineering teams during tooling build, validation, and refinement
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• Support semi-autonomous engineering groups responsible for standard and custom tooling
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Team & Project Environment

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• Primarily mechanical engineering–focused team with exposure to development and electrical engineering
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• Engaged in new product development and product launch projects
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• Heavy involvement in manufacturing tooling and production support for a major ongoing initiative
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Required Qualifications

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• Experience using CAD software for mechanical design (Creo preferred)
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• Experience with 3D modeling and detailed engineering drawings
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• Experience with manufacturing/tooling
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• Working knowledge of component and assembly design
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• Familiarity with machining, tooling, and design for assembly
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• Ability to support hands-on testing and prototyping activities
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with Creo (strongly preferred)
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• Background in SolidWorks or other CAD platforms (transferable skills accepted)
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• Exposure to AutoCAD (a plus, not required)
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• Familiarity with GD&T (nice to have, not required)
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• Associate’s degree preferred (degree not required)
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