Design Engineer – Electromechanical Components

IDEX Corporation

. Design and develop electromechanical subsystems and components such as valves, pumps, sensors, and degassers for life science instruments and laboratory automation platforms .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $109,800 - $164,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing electromechanical subsystems, including proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks and a strong understanding of motor control and automation principles. Capable of collaborating cross-functionally to translate customer needs into product requirements while optimizing designs for performance and manufacturability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electromechanical Subsystem DesignMotor Control and Automation3D CAD Modeling (SolidWorks)Systems Communication ProtocolsTroubleshooting and Debugging

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Hard Skills

Electromechanical DesignMotor Performance EvaluationEngineering CalculationsTolerance Stack-UpsTrade-Off AnalysesTest Plan DevelopmentPrototype EvaluationDesign for ManufacturabilityMechanical Architecture CreationFluidics and Optical Systems Understanding

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCross-Functional CommunicationCustomer-Facing Technical Skills

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksCommunication HardwareControllersSensorsActuatorsPneumaticsThermal Management SystemsOptics

Industry Keywords

Life Science InstrumentsLaboratory AutomationProduct DesignComplex SystemsMotor Types

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop electromechanical subsystems and components such as valves, pumps, sensors, and degassers for life science instruments and laboratory automation platforms
Leverage controllers, communication hardware, and associated protocols to guide benchtop evaluation of electromechanical performance
Create mechanical architectures incorporating motors, actuators, sensors, encoders, optics, fluidics, pneumatics, and thermal management systems
Generate 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and design documentation
Perform engineering calculations, tolerance stack-ups, and trade-off analyses
Optimize designs for performance, manufacturability, cost, and scalability
Collaboratively develop test plans for performance validation
Build and evaluate prototypes to validate design concepts and performance requirements
Support product troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and design improvements
Lead Design for Manufacturability sessions
Work with supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to transition products into production
Partner with customers, application scientists, and product management to translate customer needs into product requirements
Participate in product roadmap planning, technology evaluations, design reviews, and technical risk assessments
Collaborate with electrical and software engineers on hardware and firmware development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
2–6+ years in product design, preferably in motor control and automation
Understanding of design principles and control methods for electronic devices
Experience with various motor types
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
Understanding of systems communication protocols for driving devices
Proficient in evaluating motor performance in relation to mechanical functions
Cross-functional communication and customer-facing technical skills
Experience working with complex systems, preferably optical or fluidics based
Strength in troubleshooting and debugging component and system issues in customer instrument and environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
401(k) retirement savings program with company match
PTO
Performance based bonus plan eligibility
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities