Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs
New grad mechanical design engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings reflect Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware hiring across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, with employers like Tesla, KLA, and SpaceX hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
This is 100% onsite role in Fremont, CA, 94538. Regular shift M-F.
Top Skills:
1. Mechanical design and engineering knowledge
2. NX skills
3. Problem solving
4. Cable routing in CAD is added value
Job Description:
Design & Development of mechanical components and release engineering drawings, and bills of materials (BOM) using Engineering Change Management to support manufacturing.
- Create 3D electrical and pneumatical harness routing using CAD packages.
- Develop multi-CAD layouts for Lam products and manage larger 3D assemblies.
- Highly skilled in 3D CAD modeling tools such as Siemens NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and others.
- Proficiency in concept design and development for mechanical components or sub-systems.
- Knowledge in creating drawings for sheet metal and machined parts.
- Experience with metal machining and sheet metal fabrication and casting processes.
- Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering, engineering/design methods and processes, and engineering drawing.
- Solid knowledge on welding symbols, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols, surface finish, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) drafting standards.
- Originate and design mechanical parts and subassemblies and create layouts to support product design and technology development.
- Work on continuous improvement projects to enhance performance while reducing cost.
- Participate in cross-functional teams with product engineering, program management, manufacturing, field service, and supply chain to define specifications and complete the full design cycle.
- Create production drawings, develop precise CAD assemblies, and conduct design reviews in support of design efforts.
INTRODUCTION
This is 100% onsite role in Fremont, CA, 94538. Regular shift M-F.
Top Skills:
1. Mechanical design and engineering knowledge
2. NX skills
3. Problem solving
4. Cable routing in CAD is added value
Job Description:
Design & Development of mechanical components and release engineering drawings, and bills of materials (BOM) using Engineering Change Management to support manufacturing.
- Create 3D electrical and pneumatical harness routing using CAD packages.
- Develop multi-CAD layouts for Lam products and manage larger 3D assemblies.
- Highly skilled in 3D CAD modeling tools such as Siemens NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and others.
- Proficiency in concept design and development for mechanical components or sub-systems.
- Knowledge in creating drawings for sheet metal and machined parts.
- Experience with metal machining and sheet metal fabrication and casting processes.
- Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering, engineering/design methods and processes, and engineering drawing.
- Solid knowledge on welding symbols, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols, surface finish, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) drafting standards.
- Originate and design mechanical parts and subassemblies and create layouts to support product design and technology development.
- Work on continuous improvement projects to enhance performance while reducing cost.
- Participate in cross-functional teams with product engineering, program management, manufacturing, field service, and supply chain to define specifications and complete the full design cycle.
- Create production drawings, develop precise CAD assemblies, and conduct design reviews in support of design efforts.
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Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level mechanical design engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on proof of skill, not years of experience. A portfolio showing CAD models, capstone projects, or internship work gives you a concrete edge. Familiarity with tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA signals readiness on day one. Applying to roles that explicitly list zero to two years as acceptable, or that mention new graduates, puts you in the right candidate pool from the start.
Which companies hire entry level mechanical design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level mechanical design engineers right now include Tesla, KLA, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from large manufacturers and aerospace firms to product-focused startups and engineering consultancies that build out their junior talent pipelines year-round.
Are there remote entry level mechanical design engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level lean on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 9% of entry level mechanical design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in companies where design review and CAD collaboration happen digitally. Fully remote positions exist but are less common than in purely software-based fields.
Are these new grad mechanical design engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior mechanical design engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time history. Searching for roles with those signals narrows the list to employers actively open to candidates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level mechanical design engineers?
Entry Level mechanical design engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain steady product development cycles, rely on CAD-proficient junior engineers to support design teams, and typically offer structured onboarding that suits candidates coming straight out of a degree program or internship.