Senior Mechanical Engineer II (Onsite)

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer II at Axon, you will be responsible for driving innovative product development, constructing high-fidelity prototypes, and performing mechanical analyses. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, both domestic and international, while leading the design efforts from conception through manufacturing.

To qualify for the Senior Mechanical Engineer II position at Axon, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least 10 years of product design experience, particularly in high-end consumer electronics. Proficiency in 3D CAD software, knowledge of material design processes, and strong analytical skills are also essential.

At Axon, the work environment is dynamic and empowering. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer II, you will work in a fast-paced atmosphere that encourages collaboration and creativity, giving you the opportunities to hone your engineering skills while making significant impacts on public safety.

Technical skills necessary for the Senior Mechanical Engineer II role at Axon include proficiency in 3D CAD software like Creo, deep knowledge of mechanical design principles, especially related to plastics and metals, and experience with PCB and electro-mechanical integration. Strong DFM/DFA skills are also crucial.

Axon is committed to your personal and professional development. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer II, you will be provided with ample learning opportunities, the chance to lead innovative projects, and the ability to collaborate with experts in various fields, all while contributing to a mission that truly matters.

In answering this question, emphasize your problem-solving skills, the steps you took to address challenges, and how you collaborated with others. Use specific examples that relate to product design or development to showcase your expertise as a Senior Mechanical Engineer II.

Highlight your proficiency in 3D CAD tools, particularly Creo or similar software. Describe projects where you used these tools to create detailed designs or solve engineering problems, emphasizing your ability to bring ideas to life through mechanical modeling.

Explain your philosophy on teamwork and communication. Mention specific strategies you use to ensure that everyone is aligned and working toward common objectives, especially in a diverse team setting such as at Axon.

Discuss your approach to mechanical analysis by mentioning tools and techniques like FEA and tolerance analysis. Explain how these methods enable you to validate designs and ensure proper functionality in manufacturing.

Share an experience where you successfully balanced industrial design and engineering requirements. Highlight how you preserved aesthetic intent while ensuring functionality and manufacturability in your designs.

Talk about your prioritization process—how you gather and analyze data from various sources, communicate with stakeholders, and utilize creative problem-solving to balance constraints effectively.

Describe specific projects where you designed mechanical structures that accommodate PCB components. Mention how you navigated challenges in integration and ensured optimal performance of the final product.

Share methods you use to stay informed about industry advancements—like attending conferences, participating in workshops, and reading relevant publications—stressing your commitment to continuous learning and innovation as a Senior Mechanical Engineer II.

Explain the importance of prototypes in your work and how you use them to test concepts and gather feedback. Provide examples of how prototyping led to significant improvements in your designs.

Articulate your passion for public safety technology and how Axon’s mission aligns with your own values. Discuss what excites you about the role and how your skills can contribute to Axon's innovative projects.