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, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware hiring across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, with employers like Tesla, KLA, and L3Harris hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
100% onsite job in Fremont, CA (Zip 94538)
Key Skills:
- Strong thermal/heat transfer knowledge.
- Broad knowledge of various types of materials and their typical use cases and properties.
- Need more diverse skillset with thermal material knowledge.
- Able to present different competing design concepts in a way that helps choose recommended design path.
Duties:
- Participates in the conceptualization, modeling, analysis, development, documentation, and test/validation of hardware associated with new semiconductor equipment.
- Designs parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings/plating’s. Work with potential suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives.
- Ensures documentation is consistent with SEMI, and other standards as applicable (ANSI, DIN etc.) as well as best known methods for GD&T; accordingly, demonstrates knowledge and ability to properly utilize them.
- Performs analytical work in order to characterize and properly specify new and existing designs, including heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid/gas dynamics and manufacturability.
- Develops and execute test plans that generate characterization data sufficient to understand and validate the performance of the design.
- Develops and presents reports/presentations of excellent quality that communicate design intent, analysis, and validation at design reviews.
- Close interactions with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure reception of high quality, well tested and cost optimized solutions for the defined requirements.
- May be responsible for the design, development and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle.
- Establishes standards across all operational processes.
- Prepares all required deliverables requested by product development plan (e.g. FMEA, technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, design review presentations).
Skills:
- CAD Experience (NX Preferred)
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Familiar using and interpreting GD&T
- In-depth understanding and working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines.
- Excellent people skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners.
- Collaboration/Matrix environment mindset & Problem solving
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Skills in MATLAB and Simulink.
- FEA experience (Structural, CFD).
- Diverse materials knowledge.
Education
- Mechanical Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
- Master’s degree with 0-1 years of relevant work experience.
INTRODUCTION
100% onsite job in Fremont, CA (Zip 94538)
Key Skills:
- Strong thermal/heat transfer knowledge.
- Broad knowledge of various types of materials and their typical use cases and properties.
- Need more diverse skillset with thermal material knowledge.
- Able to present different competing design concepts in a way that helps choose recommended design path.
Duties:
- Participates in the conceptualization, modeling, analysis, development, documentation, and test/validation of hardware associated with new semiconductor equipment.
- Designs parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings/plating’s. Work with potential suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives.
- Ensures documentation is consistent with SEMI, and other standards as applicable (ANSI, DIN etc.) as well as best known methods for GD&T; accordingly, demonstrates knowledge and ability to properly utilize them.
- Performs analytical work in order to characterize and properly specify new and existing designs, including heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid/gas dynamics and manufacturability.
- Develops and execute test plans that generate characterization data sufficient to understand and validate the performance of the design.
- Develops and presents reports/presentations of excellent quality that communicate design intent, analysis, and validation at design reviews.
- Close interactions with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure reception of high quality, well tested and cost optimized solutions for the defined requirements.
- May be responsible for the design, development and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle.
- Establishes standards across all operational processes.
- Prepares all required deliverables requested by product development plan (e.g. FMEA, technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, design review presentations).
Skills:
- CAD Experience (NX Preferred)
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Familiar using and interpreting GD&T
- In-depth understanding and working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines.
- Excellent people skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners.
- Collaboration/Matrix environment mindset & Problem solving
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Skills in MATLAB and Simulink.
- FEA experience (Structural, CFD).
- Diverse materials knowledge.
Education
- Mechanical Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
- Master’s degree with 0-1 years of relevant work experience.
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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 L3Harris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 14% of entry level mechanical design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.