Mechanical Design Engineer

20 hours ago


Cincinnati, Ohio, United States LF Studios Full time
Design and Develop Innovative Mechanical Systems

LF Studios is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for integrating mechanical design with electrical and control systems of animated figures, mechanical effects, and show-action equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop animated figures through the full lifecycle, including design, analysis, procurement, quality control, assembly, testing, and installation.
  • Use SolidWorks to design animated figures using DFM (design for manufacturing).
  • Coordinate engineering effort with digital modeling, controls, and fabrication teams.
  • Analyze animated figures through hand calculations, bearing calculations, RBDs (Rigid Body Dynamic Simulations), and FEA (Finite Element Analysis).
  • Produce drawing packages following ASTM standards.
  • Participate in design workshops and reviews.
  • Present company design and fabrication work to internal project teams.
  • Troubleshoot assembly and performance problems on the production floor.
  • Coordinate effort to create and maintain all mechanical and armature documentation throughout the project.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical fields.
  • 2 years of mechanical design and analysis experience.
  • Participate in Risk Analysis, Hazard Analysis, and FMEA exercises.
  • Willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
  • Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.

About LF Studios:

LF Studios is a design and specialty fabrication studio dedicated to telling stories, making people laugh, and creating lasting memories for the world's leading attractions, exhibits, branded spaces, and IP-based products. We specialize in animatronics, static figures, and specialty scenic.



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