Mechanical Designer

at Alten Mexico
🇲🇽 Mexico - Remote
🎨 Design🔵 Mid-level

Job description

ALTEN Mexico is a subsidiary of ALTEN Group. ALTEN group has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years and operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East and employs more than 46,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers.

An innovative high-speed manufacturing solution that combines standardization and speed with gentle part handling. Assembly rates from 40 – 1100 PPM with a much smaller footprint than conventional assembly equipment.

Mechanical Designer Expert is a professional specialized in the development of automated systems and mechanical tools, with a focus on 3D design, pneumatics/hydraulics, and compliance with safety and quality standards. This role combines advanced technical knowledge with leadership skills to oversee projects from concept to manufacturing.

How is it done?

  • Uses SolidWorks and AutoCAD to create detailed drawings and perform calculations for forces, speeds, and materials.
  • Selects components (e.g., pneumatic cylinders, servomotors) based on technical requirements.
  • Designs high-speed assembly lines (60+ parts/min), integrating sensors, safety systems, and operational sequences.
  • Validates that systems comply with OSHA, CE, or CSA N285/NQA standards.
  • Coordinates with electrical teams, programmers, and manufacturers to solve issues during integration.
  • Supervises other designers in the absence of the team leader.
  • Organizes technical documentation (drawings, bills of materials, quotations) and ensures compliance with ISO standards.

Education: Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering

More than 8 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering.

SolidWorks Advanced Level (5+ years):

  • Parametric design, complex assemblies, simulations (FEA)
  • Surface modeling, configuration management
  • Technical drawings creation with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

AutoCAD: Intermediate Level (2–5 years):

  • Detailed 2D drafting
  • Layers, blocks, scales, and ISO/ANSI standards

Traditional Mechanical Design: Advanced Level (5+ years):

  • Force calculations, bearing selection, shafts, gears
  • Fatigue analysis

Pneumatics & Hydraulics Intermediate to Advanced Level (3+ years):

  • Selection of pneumatic cylinders (force and stroke calculations)
  • Valve selection, circuit design, predictive maintenance

Standards & Regulations Intermediate Level (2–5 years):

  • OSHA, CE, ISO 9001, CSA N285/NQA (quality and manufacturing standards)

Project Management: Basic to Intermediate Level (1–3 years):

  • Use of tools such as MS Project or Primavera
  • Schedule tracking and technical documentation control

Technical English: Intermediate Level (2+ years):

  • Reading and writing manuals, interpreting drawings

  • Communication with international teams

  • Competitive salary

  • Above-law benefits

  • Career growth and development plan

  • Remote work scheme

  • Remote work support

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