Mechanical Engineer (Tektronix)

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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and sustain electro-mechanical products for Test & Measurement applications.
• 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Tektronix

Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix – join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 83400.00-155000.00