R&D Engineer II

Job Description

• Product development for dormakaba’s surface-mounted and concealed door closers and floor springs. 

• Executes detailed design of assigned components and sub-assemblies for door closers and floor springs in accordance with project requirements, milestones, and schedule. 

• Conducts feasibility studies, FMEA, DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, cost analysis and material selection on assigned scope, with guidance from senior engineers on harder trade-offs. 

• Collaborates with manufacturing and suppliers on assigned components through DFM & DFA to ensure designs are producible and meet quality requirements. 

• Prepares and presents design proposals, progress reports, and test reports to project stakeholders; flags risks and blockers early to the project lead. 

• Utilizes SolidWorks software to generate detailed 3D models and production-ready technical drawings for prototypes and production. 

• Sets up test plans using DOE methodology, builds and evaluates prototypes, analyzes results, and iterates designs to meet performance and quality standards. 

• Participates in team design reviews, provides constructive feedback, contributes to invention disclosures and patent filings, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality assurance, procurement, marketing); begins to onboard newcomers and shares technical knowledge on owned components. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Material Engineering is required.  

• 2–4 years of design experience in a product development environment, with demonstrable contribution to at least one product reaching series production. 

• Experienced in designing springs, custom gears (e.g. rack and pinion, worm drives), cam drives, bearings and hydraulic systems.  

• Skilled in material selection for steel and aluminum, with expertise in manufacturing processes, including machining, cast iron / aluminum casting, metal forming and heat treatment. 

• Knowledge in theoretical calculations related to the field of statics, dynamics and kinematics.  

• Proficiency in 3D modeling and technical drawings, SolidWorks knowledge will be preferred. Practical familiarity with DOE, FMEA, and DFM/DFA, applied with guidance from senior engineers on harder trade-offs. 

• Keen interest and experience in a hands on approach towards the construction of prototypes and testing. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to overcome design challenges. 

• Effective communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.