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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fitness

Garmin

Olathe, KS · Posted September 29, 2026

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Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Fitness Product team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for providing advanced engineering skills and project planning for mechanical or electromechanical solutions or systems within the Fitness product category. Essential Functions Able to complete the most difficult tasks as a Master CAD-user including the completion of complex mechanical designs Knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining, material requirements, material performance, material limitations, etc. Specify test plans, mock up and test complex mechanical systems with complex performance requirements to validate and verify compliance with design requirements Manage basic tradeoffs, determine risk mitigation plans, determine project goal/objective feasibility, provide technical input to product development plans/concept documents, and drive process vendors to evaluate complex mechanical designs and understand risk Lead explorations of new technologies and make estimates on moderately complex mechanical designs including: tooling, part cost, and design time Knowledge of Industry and Garmin product qualification tests (environmental and others) Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques and offer process improvements and author new procedures Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Demonstrated knowledge and capability to use CAD software for completing complex mechanical designs Desired Qualifications Electronic packaging design experience Design for consumer electronics CAD expert in SolidWorks or OnShape Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits Essential Functions Able to complete the most difficult tasks as a Master CAD-user including the completion of complex mechanical designs Knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining, material requirements, material performance, material limitations, etc. Specify test plans, mock up and test complex mechanical systems with complex performance requirements to validate and verify compliance with design requirements Manage basic tradeoffs, determine risk mitigation plans, determine project goal/objective feasibility, provide technical input to product development plans/concept documents, and drive process vendors to evaluate complex mechanical designs and understand risk Lead explorations of new technologies and make estimates on moderately complex mechanical designs including: tooling, part cost, and design time Knowledge of Industry and Garmin product qualification tests (environmental and others) Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques and offer process improvements and author new procedures Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Demonstrated knowledge and capability to use CAD software for completing complex mechanical designs Desired Qualifications Electronic packaging design experience Design for consumer electronics CAD expert in SolidWorks or OnShape Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits