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Position SummaryAs a Senior Mechanical Engineer, apply in-depth knowledge of engineering principles in resolving technical problems, investigating technologies, and working on sustaining current products and developing new products. Make independent decisions on research problems, technology investigations and new or improved product development.
Essential Job Functions:
Create documentation (drawings, specifications, ECOs) for electro-mechanical parts and assemblies.
Lead designer of parts and assemblies.
Work as part of a multi-disciplined development team of engineers, designers and technicians.
Maintain proper documentation to substantiate patent applications and provide technical consultation when requested.
Suggest innovations, design improvements and cost reductions for existing products.
Participate in cross-functional design reviews at key milestones during the project life cycle.
Participate in prototype and pilot production builds.
Complete assignments within approved project budget and schedule parameters.
Training and/or Experience
5+ years progressive experience in an electro-mechanical product development environment with a proven track record of accomplishments.
A background in consumer products is desirable.
Familiar with PLM systems (Agile preferred) is desirable but not required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Familiarity with major 3D modeling software is an asset.
A solid understanding of Mechanical Drafting procedures and standards.
Working knowledge of mechanical design packages (i.e., Solid Works, AutoCad, Solid Edge).
Ability to interact and collaborate with immediate team, as well and junior and senior colleagues.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions:
The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
This role is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and is a hybrid structure with 3 days a week on-site required.
Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years progressive experience in electro-mechanical product development
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Working knowledge of mechanical design packages (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Solid Edge)
- Solid understanding of Mechanical Drafting procedures and standards
- Familiarity with PLM systems (Agile preferred)
- Background in consumer products
- Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplined teams and provide technical consultation
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What We Do
Light & Wonder is a leading cross-platform global game company focused on creating new worlds where players can immerse themselves in dynamic casino, online or mobile games. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with nearly 5,000 employees, the company has locations on six continents.









