Mechanical Engineer III, Austin, TX

Overview

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who thrives on turning bold ideas into real-world products? In this role, you’ll play a key part in designing and delivering innovative product equipment, signage, and merchandising solutions that make an impact. This is a high-visibility position for an engineer who enjoys ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and seeing designs move from concept to production.

What You’ll Do:
Design & Innovation

• Lead the design, development, and testing of mechanical components, parts, and large-scale assemblies (250+ parts).

• Develop solutions, build prototypes, and perform product validation and design verification testing.

• Apply engineering best practices across sheet metal fabrication, vacuum forming, injection molding, and machining processes.

• Identify, document, and implement fixes for mechanical defects and continuous improvement opportunities.

Engineering Execution

• Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation including parts and assembly drawings, bills of materials, and engineering change orders.

• Ensure strong ECM control and adherence to product lifecycle management processes.

• Develop project cost estimates and drive unit cost reduction initiatives for released products.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define project deliverables and schedules.

• Act as a primary point of contact for vendors and manufacturing partners.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring on-time delivery.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.

How You Work:

You are analytical, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented. You are comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. You demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment. You collaborate effectively across teams and adapt to changing processes, performance standards, and business needs. You are capable of working independently while adhering to company policies and objectives.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Experience

• 5–8 years of engineering experience, including work with large, complex assemblies (250+ parts).

• Experience collaborating with manufacturing teams and third-party vendors.

• Engineering design project management experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in product design and 3D modeling applications.

• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

• Advanced knowledge of ECM control and product lifecycle processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

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At IGT, we believe compensation should reflect  you —your unique background, skills, experience, and even where you work. That’s why our starting compensation range is $86,538 to $220,000 USD, with room to go higher or lower depending on the full picture. We also follow all local pay laws and collective bargaining agreements, so everything’s above board.

But wait—there’s more!Base pay is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards program is packed with perks:

• Sales roles?You might earn commissions.
• Other roles?You could snag discretionary bonuses.
• Benefits galore: Health, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement to keep your brain buzzing.
• Paid time off to recharge.
• Wellness programs to keep you feeling great.
• Identity theft insurance for peace of mind.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions to help you plan for the future.

Note: Some programs have eligibility requirements—but we’ll help you navigate those.