Location: Beaverton, OR
Tektronix is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Product Line Engineering team, supporting the development and sustainment of industry-leading oscilloscopes, probes, and accessories. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Program Management, Marketing, Procurement, and Manufacturing to develop innovative Test & Measurement solutions while driving continuous improvement across existing product lines.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on mechanical engineer with a passion for transforming customer requirements into robust, manufacturable electro-mechanical products. This position requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a small engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and sustain electro-mechanical products for Test & Measurement applications.
- Lead daily execution: Manage priorities, workload, and technical support across the Mechanical and Product Line Engineering teams.
- Partner with Operations and suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability, quality, and cost.
- Support product sustainment, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Create and validate mechanical designs through prototyping, testing, and analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Lead or contribute to small engineering projects from concept through production.
- Drive innovative solutions for thermal, structural, and mechanical challenges.
- Support occasional travel as required.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME/MSME)
Experience
- 6+ years of electro-mechanical product design experience.
- Experience designing products containing electronic assemblies.
- Experience working with manufacturing teams and external suppliers.
- Experience in product prototyping, testing, validation, and design evaluation.
- Experience leading small engineering projects.
Technical Expertise
Mechanical Design
- Expert knowledge of sheet metal design, fabrication, GD&T, tolerancing, and assembly techniques.
- Ability to analyze and optimize chassis designs for structural integrity and strength-to-weight performance.
- Ability to visualize system-level assembly requirements and integrate them into overall product architecture.
- Experience designing:
- Plastic components
- Machined parts
- Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
- Cable assemblies
CAD & Engineering Tools
- Advanced proficiency with:
- Creo
- Windchill
- Experience with Creo Simulate is preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Thermal Analysis
- Strong thermal design and analysis experience.
- Experience using CFD tools and methodologies.
- Ability to develop thermal models from CAD concepts and correlate simulation results with empirical data.
- Experience performing thermal analysis from component-level designs through complete system-level models.
Manufacturing & Product Development
- Understanding of production and assembly processes for electronic equipment.
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes and applications.
- Ability to design independently and execute projects with minimal supervision.
Analytical Skills
- Strong problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach.
- Experience applying statistics and Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques to engineering challenges.
- Ability to evaluate and optimize designs using dynamic, thermal, and EMC considerations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with RF interconnects and shielding design.
- Experience in Test & Measurement instrumentation or related high-technology products.
- Experience supporting products throughout their full lifecycle, including sustainment engineering and value engineering initiatives.
Success Profile
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and translating customer requirements into innovative, high-performance products. They bring a strong engineering foundation, thrive in cross-functional environments, and are passionate about delivering world-class solutions for Tektronix customers.
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About the TeamSkills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 6+ years of electro-mechanical product design experience
- Experience designing products containing electronic assemblies
- Experience working with manufacturing teams and external suppliers
- Experience with product prototyping, testing, validation, and design evaluation
- Experience leading small engineering projects
- Expert knowledge of sheet metal design, fabrication, GD&T, tolerancing, and assembly techniques
- Experience designing plastic components, machined parts, PCBs, and cable assemblies
- Advanced proficiency with Creo and Windchill
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Strong thermal design and analysis experience
- Experience using CFD tools and methodologies
- Experience developing thermal models and correlating simulation results with empirical data
- Understanding of production and assembly processes for electronic equipment
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes and applications
- Ability to apply statistics and Design of Experiments techniques
- Ability to evaluate designs using dynamic, thermal, and EMC considerations
- Experience with Creo Simulate
- Experience with RF interconnects and shielding design
- Experience in test and measurement instrumentation or related high-technology products
- Experience supporting products through full lifecycle, including sustainment and value engineering
What We Do
Ralliant is a global precision-technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and services precision instruments and highly engineered products. Its two strategic segments, Test and Measurement and Sensors and Safety Systems, provide instruments, software, sensors, and monitoring solutions for mission-critical applications across electronics, semiconductors, utilities, industrial manufacturing, defense, space, and other advanced technology markets worldwide, helping engineers accelerate innovation and improve the reliability of critical systems.
