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Mechanical Engineer II - Communications

Why join OTTO Engineering?

• At OTTO, we don't just manufacture productswe engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Communications Division designs and manufactures ruggedized, application-specific communication systems built to perform when failure isn't an option, serving the military, law enforcement, public safety, and industrial customers worldwide.
• As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness as a result, our growth continues!
• Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company's profits to celebrate our collective success.
• As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success.
• We are proudly American!

You'll love our Engineering Team!

Join a team where your engineering talent directly supports the people who protect and serve. At OTTO Engineering, we design and build innovative communications and powermanagement products used by Public Safety professionals and Military teams around the world. You'll help create rugged, reliable, and innovative products that professionals depend on every day. If you're excited by meaningful engineering challenges and the chance to build technology that truly matters, this role is a great fit.

Specifically, we are seeking experience with

• PTC CREO or similar parametric CAD tools
• Plastics, elastomers, diecast metals, overmolding, and mechanical integration with PCBs
• DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and mechanical verification testing

As our Mechanical Engineer II you will develop and support ruggedized communication productsincluding speaker microphones, PTT devices, tactical headsets, and electromechanical assembliesused in missioncritical environments. This role requires strong mechanical design skills, handson prototyping, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams. The Mechanical Engineer II works independently on assigned components or subassemblies with guidance from senior engineers as needed.

The Mechanical Engineer II will:

• Develop mechanical design concepts and performance specifications that meet customer, marketing, and environmental requirements (IP, MILSTD, drop, vibration, thermal).
• Perform engineering analyses including tolerance stackups, stress modeling, material selection, and statistical evaluation of test data.
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed drawings of components and subassemblies using CREO.
• Prototype, test, and iterate mechanical designs; support mechanical and environmental verification testing and document results.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, ECNs, specifications, and cost estimates for tooling and mechanical components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and suppliers to ensure DFM/DFA, costeffectiveness, and production readiness.
• Support production and quality teams in resolving design or process issues on existing products; participate in MRB activities and discrepant material reviews.
• Coordinate project activities across internal teams and vendors; communicate risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned.

About you - What you'll bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical engineering experience in product development.
• Proficiency with PTC CREO or similar parametric CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of plastics, elastomers, diecast metals, overmolding, and mechanical integration with PCBs.
• Experience with DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and mechanical verification testing.
• Ability to work independently in a fastpaced, handson engineering environment with strong followthrough and communication skills.

What OTTO offers for this specific position:

The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.

• Target base salary hiring range: $75,000 to $90,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
• Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.

OTTO's Benefits:

Health:

Medical Insurance-

• HMO Plan
• Standard PPO Plan
• Enhanced PPO Plan
• High Deducible PPO Plan
• FSA, LFSA, and HSA

Dental Insurance-

• Base Plan
• Buy-Up Plan

Vision Insurance

401(k) with a company match

Life insurance:

• Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

10 paid holidays

Company picnic

Holiday party

AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!

To review all of OTTO's available opportunities,

please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/

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