Mechanical Engineer - Road Category

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 looking to be part of a motivated team that is pushing the limits of product performance, bringing new and innovative products to riders everywhere?  Have you worked with designing systems that include electronic components? Do you love solving problems and delivering creative solutions?  Do you want to work within 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 work hard / play hard environment committed to delivering game changing technologies.

YOU WILL

• Collaborate with our creative and passionate team of engineers, product managers, industrial designers, graphic designers, and brand managers.
• Lead the technical design and development of race bike platforms, focusing on aerodynamics and low weight, including component integration from the concept phase through to production.
• Lead the technical design and development of systems that include the packaging of electronics and electronic component integration from the concept phase through to production.
• Deliver design packages to our production teams and collaborate with them to turn ideas into reality.
• Bring skills and experiences that will help lead Trek in creating the next meaningful and innovative products in the bike industry

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of experience in product development.
• Experience with mechanical system designs that include electronic components and module integration, including defining performance requirements for such systems.
• Execution experience of multiple project cycles from concept through to production.
• Experience with system test development for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to analyze and understand kinematics and dynamic 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, troubleshooting test results, and creating technical documentation and reports.
• 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, with a drive to innovate!
• Willingness to develop strong working relationships and communication with an international team and travel as required.
• Strong passion for continuous improvement of products, processes, and oneself.
• Ability to take on multiple projects with the appropriate level of delegation and time management.

ALSO, OF INTEREST!

• Experience with design analysis using FEA and CFD.
• Proficient in bike assembly.
• Design experience with battery packs and electric motors.
• 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, bladder molding, compression molding, and injection molding.
• Positive attitude that fosters continuous improvement and flexibility.

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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