Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview

Motorola Solutions is there for our customers when everything is on the line. In extreme moments — when a hurricane lands or when a fire breaks out. And in everyday moments — when a package arrives just in time for the holiday or when a child doesn’t miss the school bus home. 

We unify voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters.

Department Overview

As a world leader in wireless, broadband and internet technologies, Motorola Solutions is making products smarter – and life better – by unleashing the creativity of thousands of professionals from every corner of the globe. The mechanical engineering group is responsible for designing and manufacturing support of rugged handheld and mobile communication devices.
Job Description

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations

As a mechanical engineer, you will be involved in the design and development activities of highly sophisticated communications devices for professional and mission critical markets in the commercial, government and industrial segments. Responsibilities include: 

• Preparing concept designs of mechanical sub-system that meets customer requirements and expectations, reliability and robustness requirements, manufacturing processes and safety guidelines 

• Work with a team of highly qualified engineers to generate the overall design concept for the mechanical subsystem architecture as well as the detailed design of the mechanical components which include design of injection molding plastic, die casting, sheet metal stamping, rubber and elastomers, and rigid and flexible printed circuit boards. 

• Interpreting and generating 2D drawings per mechanical drafting standards 

• Understanding of tolerances and effect on design (6sigma design methodology) 

• Setting up and maintaining bills of materials and releasing mechanical prints 

• Supporting prototype/pilot builds 

• Performing mechanical verification tests per products specifications and writing test reports 

• Compiling information for user manuals and/or instruction sheets

• The applicant must be a flexible, results-oriented problem-solver who requires minimal supervision. Projects may vary greatly from one to the next, so the applicant must thrive on variety and enjoy taking on new challenges

Specific Knowledge/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 

• 1+ years of mechanical engineering experience (internship or college projects are acceptable) 

• Strong familiarity and proficiency with PTC Creo 3D modeling and surfacing software, or equivalent, to design components and assemblies 

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills 

• Able to communicate and present the conceptual ideas to the technical audiences. 

• Familiar with material properties and design guidelines of mechanical commodities such as plastics, die castings and sheet metal stamping. 

• Familiar with six sigma methodology or green belt/black belt certification will be added advantage. 

• Demonstrated experience of Finite Element Analysis for structural and heat transfer applications (college projects are acceptable). 

• Preference would be given to candidates with knowledge and experience of manufacturing and assembly processes involving injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping and compression molding, and application of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly 

• Working knowledge of 3-D modeling

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 1+ years of Product development experience

Vaccine Requirement

Motorola Solutions has implemented a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Motorola Solutions' customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Motorola Solutions and maintain compliance with these requirements.

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedDomestic
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
• 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.