Remote Mechanical Design Engineer

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Job Title: Remote Mechanical Design Engineer (100% Work From Home) 

Location: Remote from Latin America

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $3,500 USD/Monthly

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US Business Hours

 

Job Overview

 

Our Client is an established laboratory equipment and scientific engineering supplier specializing in high-performance glass reactor systems, process equipment, and custom laboratory hardware. Serving research institutions, chemical development laboratories, and process facilities, they deliver specialized engineering solutions designed for chemical compatibility, cleanability, and precision performance. Operating as an agile, fast-moving team, they rely on practical mechanical design engineers to transform early product concepts into supplier-ready manufacturing packages.

 

The Role
 
Our Client is seeking a hands-on, practical Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of custom laboratory reactor systems, support frames, PTFE components, stainless steel assemblies, and specialized lab accessories. Moving well beyond basic CAD drafting, this engineer will bridge the gap between vague initial customer requests and fully realized, manufacturable designs. Reporting directly to business leadership during US business hours, this role involves creating customer approval drawings, building reusable CAD libraries, generating complete supplier manufacturing packages (STEP, 2D drawings, BOMs), and interfacing with contract manufacturers.

 

Key Responsibilities 

 
Mechanical Design, CAD Modeling & Manufacturing Packages
 

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  Transforms general product descriptions, sketches, photos, or reference products into fully realized, manufacturable 3D CAD models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or Fusion 360.

  
  
  
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  Designs custom reactor support frames, stainless steel stands, mounting brackets, motor supports, condenser mounts, drain valve assemblies, and stirrer configurations.

  
  
  
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  Engineers precision PTFE lids, adapters, plugs, fittings, and custom-machined polymer components tailored for chemical resistance and laboratory environments.

  
  
  
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  Generates polished customer approval drawings and renderings highlighting dimensions, port configurations, and structural assumptions.

  
  
  
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  Prepares complete, supplier-ready production packages—including detailed 2D drawings, STEP files, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), material callouts, finish specs, hardware callouts, and tolerance callouts.

  
  
  

 
Design Optimization, Standardization & Supplier Interface
 

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  Establishes and expands a reusable internal CAD component library for standard reactor systems, mounting hardware, and custom fittings.

  
  
  
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  Audits existing undocumented equipment to reverse-engineer and create controlled CAD models and drawing packages.

  
  
  
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  Analyzes designs prior to production to optimize for manufacturability, cost efficiency, assembly ease, structural integrity, and cleanability.

  
  
  
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  Communicates directly with external suppliers and fabricators regarding drawing clarifications, manufacturing tolerances, design revisions, and quality control.

  
  
  
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  Assists in establishing part inspection criteria and refining custom design quoting workflows.

  
  
  

 
Qualifications, Skills, and Key Competencies
 
Required Qualifications

 

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  Geographic Location: Based in Mexico, with a strong preference for candidates located in Tijuana, Baja California, or Northern Mexico (to align with potential future manufacturing operations).

  
  
  
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  Engineering Background: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent practical design experience.

  
  
  
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  3D CAD & Manufacturing Drawings: Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks or Fusion 360 preferred) with demonstrated expertise in producing real-world 2D manufacturing drawings (GD&T knowledge preferred).

  
  
  
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  Manufacturing Process