Senior Mechanical Engineer

Imagine yourself

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
• Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
• Collaborating with a vibrant, inclusive, global team.

Its possible with a role at Ott, where youll have the chance to shape the future of your careerand the future of our planet.

At Ott, a Veralto company, youll help protect water resources through trusted monitoring solutions that enable smarter decisions worldwide.

We offer:

• Permissive PTO and a very complete benefits package
• Professional onboarding and continuous development
• Career coaching and leadership growth opportunities
• A collaborative, purposedriven engineering culture

About the role

Why this role is exciting

This is not just another design role. Youll own end-to-end mechanical design and testing for complex, rugged products used in real-world environmentsoften in challenging, submerged conditions.

Youll be at the center of decisions that balance innovation, reliability, cost, and customer impact , working closely with teams across the business.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems and understanding how your work impacts the bigger picture, this role offers a unique opportunity.

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of innovative submersible sensor systems and mechanical solutions.

This position is part of the R&D team and will be on-site at one of Otts R&D Centers in Fort Collins.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems from concept through production
• Design submersible sensor systems that must perform reliably over many years Partner with product, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to bring products to life
• Use engineering analysis (FEA, thermal, structural) to guide design decisions
• Anticipate risks and make smart trade-offs between performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Investigate real-world product issues and drive meaningful improvements
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture

👉 In short: youll own impactful engineering worknot just execute tasks.

Were looking for engineers who are both technically strong and curious about the why behind decisions.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering + 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., 3D modeling and 2D drawings)
• Ability to work on-site in Fort Collins

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with SolidWorks / PDM
• Experience with mechanical testing (temperature, vibration, pressure, etc.)
• Experience designing molded and machined components
• Experience with submersible devices or water industry applications
• Lean manufacturing experience

👉 Dont meet every requirement? Apply anyway. Were more interested in strong engineers who can learn and grow.

Ott is proud to be part of the environmental business within the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5.5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veraltos vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility : where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where youll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, were Safeguarding the Worlds Most Vital Resourcesand building rewarding careers along the way.

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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associates position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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