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Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group lists this Mechanical Design Technician opportunity in coopersburg, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Mechanical Design Technician / Mid-Level Mechanical Designer
Location: Coopersburg, PA
Duration: Long term
Client: Lutron
Job Description:
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
Product Testing & Prototyping
- Support testing of products, including setting up and breaking down test fixtures
- Execute mechanical and functional tests according to engineering plans
- Assist with prototyping and iterative design validation
- Document test results and report findings to engineering teams
Design & Engineering Support
- Create and modify detailed CAD models and drawings for components and assemblies (sheet metal, plastic parts, etc.)
- Support component and assembly design with consideration for design for assembly and manufacturability
- Assist with the design of manufacturing tooling for major projects
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and development engineers on new product development and launch initiatives
Manufacturing & Tooling Support
- Provide hands-on support while shades are actively being manufactured
- Assist engineering teams during tooling build, validation, and refinement
- Support semi-autonomous engineering groups responsible for standard and custom tooling
Team & Project Environment
- Primarily mechanical engineering–focused team with exposure to development and electrical engineering
- Engaged in new product development and product launch projects
- Heavy involvement in manufacturing tooling and production support for a major ongoing initiative
Required Qualifications
- Experience using CAD software for mechanical design (Creo preferred)
- Experience with 3D modeling and detailed engineering drawings
- Experience with manufacturing/tooling
- Working knowledge of component and assembly design
- Familiarity with machining, tooling, and design for assembly
- Ability to support hands-on testing and prototyping activities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Creo (strongly preferred)
- Background in SolidWorks or other CAD platforms (transferable skills accepted)
- Exposure to AutoCAD (a plus, not required)
- Familiarity with GD&T (nice to have, not required)
- Associate’s degree preferred (degree not required)
Who can apply
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