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This individual will be the subject matter or domain expert in mechanical engineering for the Explore Engineering team. You will be partnering directly with many teams across innovation and operate from within Nike’s Space Kitchen.\nWHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR\nWe’re looking for two Senior Innovation Engineers (specializing in mechanical engineering) to help build the future of sport. These roles dream the future of sport and makes it a reality by demonstrating what is possible. They require an individual who has shown skills in overcoming significant engineering challenges or notable examples of meaningful innovation in their career to date. The Just Do It nature of the job requires a highly creative and competent engineer; someone who is excited by trying new things and energized from learning through iteration. If you are a self-starter, if you are comfortable in and able to create opportunity from highly ambiguous environments, and if you are willing to take high but informed risk, this job is for you.\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.\nMinimum 6 years of work experience in mechanical design engineering.\nSignificant experience prototyping and iterating mechanical systems required. Experience prototyping electrical systems a plus.\nMust possess a high-level understanding of engineering technical subject areas, including mechanical, electrical, firmware, control systems, and software engineering. Experience in these areas a plus.\nProficiency in CAD required (SolidWorks a plus).\nExcellent creativity, communication, presentation, troubleshooting, problem solving, time-management, and analytical skills are required.\nWork with engineers, designers, innovators, and sport scientists to realize design of systems.\nFunction as a mechanical engineering SME and resource across teams; using concept sketches, engineering design/ideas, and other communication methods to assure clear understanding of technological capabilities and limitations, and providing rationale and recommendations for technical and product decisions.\nMove concepts quickly and efficiently, especially by creating quick strike prototypes.\nRemain connected with pioneering innovations across the materials, manufacturing, and mechanical design industry; sharing technology innovations with team members and partners across the company.\nCreate specifications and quotation documentation in order to lead external professional services firms (domestic and international) and component vendors to create prototypes and generate proof-of-concepts, with an eye towards commercialization at scale.\nEfficiently run multiple projects simultaneously.\nWHAT YOU’LL WORK ON\nAs a Senior Innovation Engineer on the SPACE Explore Engineering team, you will collaborate with a select group of Nike’s most passionate engineers, to explore the limits of what is possible when engineering solutions are applied to improving athletic performance. 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