(Remote) Mechanical Engineering

Are you a Mechanical Engineer, passionate about fitness, and looking to gain hands-on experience and grow your skills? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for a Mechanical Engineer I to join our team. You'll be part of a team responsible for the design, analysis, and release of components and assemblies used in industry-leading cardio and strength fitness equipment, from concept through production launch. The role is ideal for a candidate with strong CAD skills, particularly in SolidWorks, and a willingness to learn and grow in part design and product development. The engineer will also support existing products by assisting in resolving field, service, and manufacturing issues as needed.
This is a hybrid role based out of either our manufacturing facility in Owatonna, MN, or the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Schaumburg, IL. M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days** #LI-Hybrid
As a Mechanical Engineer at Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, you will:
Design and develop components and assemblies using SolidWorks CAD software
Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation for manufacturing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Manufacturing, Reliability, Purchasing, and suppliers
Assist in developing product specifications, timelines, and test plans
Support prototype builds, testing, and iterative design improvements
Develop and release production Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Help resolve design-related issues for existing products in manufacturing and the field
Travel up to approximately 20% to support supplier visits, prototyping, and production activities
Follow Mechanical Engineering procedures and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Mechanical Engineer:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
0-3 years of experience (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply)
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Understanding of 2D drawing creation and drafting standards
Knowledge of plastic part design, including; injection molding, Part design for manufacturability (DFM), draft, ribs, bosses, and wall thickness considerations
sheet metal, weldments, castings, machined components and aluminum extrusions
Exposure to engineering analysis methods (FEA or hand calculations preferred)
Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills in product design and manufacturing
Internship, co-op, or academic project experience involving CAD design
Exposure to plastic component design or consumer product development
Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Hands-on experience with prototyping or fabrication
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength,we think customer first,play as one team, andraise the bar on fitness innovation-in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. If you're ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through "@lifefitness.Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
Shift
Full Time
On-site