Mechanical Engineer I

Life Fitness

Mechanical Engineer I at Life Fitness designing and developing components for cardio and strength equipment. Collaborating with various teams on product development and resolving manufacturing issues.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeOwatonna • Illinois, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $66,500 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop components and assemblies using SolidWorks CAD software
Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation for manufacturing
Support product development activities, including concept generation, prototyping, and design validation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Manufacturing, Reliability, Purchasing, and suppliers
Assist in developing product specifications, timelines, and test plans
Support prototype builds, testing, and iterative design improvements
Develop and release production Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Help resolve design-related issues for existing products in manufacturing and the field
Travel up to approximately 20% to support supplier visits, prototyping, and production activities
Follow Mechanical Engineering procedures and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
0–3 years of experience (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply)
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Understanding of 2D drawing creation and drafting standards
Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Knowledge of plastic part design, including; injection molding, Part design for manufacturability (DFM), draft, ribs, bosses, and wall thickness considerations
Knowledge of metal part design, including; sheet metal, weldments, castings, machined components and aluminum extrusions
Exposure to engineering analysis methods (FEA or hand calculations preferred)
Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills in product design and manufacturing
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
medical, dental and vision insurance
parental, medical and military leaves of absence
paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually
paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability
health savings account
health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
hospital indemnity
identity protection
legal services
adoption assistance
tuition assistance
commuter benefits
employee discounts
employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

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Hard Skills & Tools

SolidWorks3D modeling2D drawing creationGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)plastic part designinjection moldingdesign for manufacturability (DFM)metal part designengineering analysis methodsFinite Element Analysis (FEA)

Soft Skills

effective communicationcollaborationattention to detailproblem-solvingwillingness to learn

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering