Mechanical Engineer I
Yesterday• Kennesaw, GA
Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer I to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. In this role, you will be responsible for developing maneuvering and fuel control systems for a range of marine mechanical equipment. Key responsibilities include diagnosing issues with machinery, performing testing and experiments to enhance product designs, and leveraging various technologies to support the development of new products.
What you'll be doing:
- Identify deficiencies in mechanical processes and developing improvements.
- Designing and developing prototypes.
- Analyzing and testing prototypes and each revision of the device.
- Mechanical design using Solidworks, FEA analysis and fluid.
- Modeling and programming using Matlab Simulink.
- Creating, testing and evaluating control systems and tuning PID controllers.
- Developing and initiating and managing all phases of various projects.
- Preparing documentation of critical analysis and providing suggestions for correcting errors.
What you need to be successful:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience using MATLAB, Simulink, and CAN
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Knowledge of motor control, sensors, mechatronics, and communication preferred
- Knowledge and experience in system design and sensor integration within the automobile or marine industry, experience in working on a multidisciplinary team, college club such as Autonomous Vehicle or Formula SAE or similar experience is acceptable
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What's in it for you:
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Fertility Benefits
- 37.5 hour work-week
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
- Long-Term Disability
- Student Debt Repayment Benefits
- Ability to borrow Yamaha product
Reports to: Department Manager
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Client-provided location(s): Kennesaw, GA
Job ID: Yamaha-95b8ecfa-5247-46a0-89a2-f53a8ac84190
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-21T18:40:09
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Holiday Events
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion