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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Unit Testing, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Mathcad, CATIA V5
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6427b39b-9029-4bc6-9ff9-752a40f8f9c9

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical design experience using CATIA or SolidWorks, combined with hands-on knowledge of actuators, hydraulic components, mechanical power transmission, and/or electromechanical systems., * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

 * Experience designing mechanical, hydraulic, or electromechanical products.
 * Strong proficiency with CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software, including modeling and drafting.
 * Understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, and component testing.
 * Experience working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
 * Strong technical problem-solving, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred Technical Experience
Experience with several of the following is highly desirable:

 * Hydraulic actuators, including locking and non-locking designs
 * Hydraulic valves, reservoirs, accumulators, pumps, and power packs
 * Linear and rotary electromechanical actuators
 * Ball screws, roller screws, and ACME screws
 * Gears, splines, and planetary gear sets
 * Electric motors and motor controls
 * Electronic/mechanical enclosures
 * Mechanical manufacturing and machining processes
 * Engineering materials, finishes, fits, and tolerances
 * MMPDS material properties and S-N/fatigue curves
 * Vibration analysis and vibration testing
 * Thermal considerations for mechanical and electromechanical systems
 * Qualification and certification testing
 * Aerospace or other regulated-product certification requirements
 * KISSsoft, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, and Mathcad

## Description

* Develop and support new and existing hydraulic and electromechanical actuation products.
 * Perform mechanical design, modeling, drafting, and design improvements using CATIA V5/V6, SolidWorks, or comparable CAD software.
 * Complete development, design, analysis, testing, and certification assignments for new products and product modifications.
 * Design and evaluate mechanical components including actuators, gears, splines, screws, housings, and hydraulic components.
 * Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, experimental/test, supply chain, and product support teams throughout the product lifecycle.
 * Work directly with suppliers to resolve technical, manufacturing, and design issues.
 * Support production by troubleshooting engineering problems and implementing design changes.
 * Evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, finishes, tolerances, thermal considerations, and structural requirements.
 * Support component and system qualification testing, including vibration, performance, environmental, and functional testing.
 * Prepare and present technical information, design recommendations, and engineering findings.