Advanced Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Keysight scores B on the Alion truth index.
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
The Custom Solutions Mechatronic Automation team in Santa Rosa, California is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and deployment of custom automated test systems. This position focuses on customer-funded engineering projects involving robotics, automation, motion systems, fixtures, and other mechatronic solutions.
The successful candidate will work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and project management teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective automation systems from concept through customer deployment. This role requires strong technical judgment, hands-on engineering skills, and the ability to independently execute complex projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop custom automated and mechatronic systems based on customer requirements.
- Create complete CAD models, detailed drawings, bills of materials, and supporting engineering documentation.
- Support system assembly, integration, troubleshooting, validation, installation, and customer acceptance activities.
- Perform engineering analysis, including tolerance studies, mechanical design, and mechanical or thermal FEA as required.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, technicians, and cross-functional engineering teams throughout project execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve reliability, manufacturability, performance, and cost.
Qualifications
- BSME, MSME, or equivalent engineering degree and experience.
- Five to fifteen years of experience in mechanical design, robotics, automation, mechatronics, machine design, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals, manufacturing processes, machine design, 3D CAD, and engineering documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop effective solutions, perform mechanical or thermal analysis, and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to create simple electrical and pneumatic schematics.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Hands-on experience with system assembly, troubleshooting, and integration.
- Must be a US Person.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
- Experience designing robotic, automated, pneumatic, or motion-control systems.
- Experience working directly with customers and supplier partners.
- Experience supporting equipment installation and field deployment.
- Knowledge of machining, fabrication, prototyping, and manufacturing processes.
This position requires access to technology and/or technical data that is subject to U.S. export controls. You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
The level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
California Pay Range: MIN $114,620 - MAX $191,030
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, Disability insurance
- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Discounts, Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- Design and develop custom automated and mechatronic systems based on customer requirements.
- Create complete CAD models, detailed drawings, bills of materials, and supporting engineering documentation.
- Support system assembly, integration, troubleshooting, validation, installation, and customer acceptance activities.
- Perform engineering analysis, including tolerance studies, mechanical design, and mechanical or thermal FEA as required.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, technicians, and cross-functional engineering teams throughout project execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve reliability, manufacturability, performance, and cost.
- BSME, MSME, or equivalent engineering degree and experience.
- Five to fifteen years of experience in mechanical design, robotics, automation, mechatronics, machine design, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals, manufacturing processes, machine design, 3D CAD, and engineering documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop effective solutions, perform mechanical or thermal analysis, and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to create simple electrical and pneumatic schematics.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Hands-on experience with system assembly, troubleshooting, and integration.
- Must be a US Person.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
- Experience designing robotic, automated, pneumatic, or motion-control systems.
- Experience working directly with customers and supplier partners.
- Experience supporting equipment installation and field deployment.
- Knowledge of machining, fabrication, prototyping, and manufacturing processes.
This position requires access to technology and/or technical data that is subject to U.S. export controls. You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
The level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
California Pay Range: MIN $114,620 - MAX $191,030
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, Disability insurance
- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Discounts, Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)