Mechanical Design Engineer I

About the role

Exciting news! We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering Department.

Working Schedule

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM

Pay

$66,490 - $74,672

Responsibilities

• Designs mechanical systems for environmental test chambers.
• Designs sheet metal parts, builds assemblies, and creates associated drawings using engineering best practices.
• Designs and releases a basic custom modification to a standard ENA chamber model.
• Understands Bill of Material structures and basic ERP function.
• Understands and uses the ENA problem-solving process.
• Follows engineering group procedures and ISO standards.
• Understands design for manufacturing & assembly, within the limitations of our manufacturing facility.
• Works under supervision.
• Regular, physical attendance is required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

• Continuous Learning: Seeks feedback to improve performance.
• Job Knowledge: Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Use of Technology: Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Communications: Keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Teamwork: Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or current enrollment in an Engineering degree program required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the production shop.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with Inventor/Autocad in the following areas:
  • Making changes (model/drawing) to an existing part
  • Basic parts modeling
  • Basic assembly models
  • Basic Sheet metal parts
  • Create flats
  • Sheet metal drawings
  • Part drawings
  • Assembly drawings
  • Concept Drawings

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts (while out in the production shop).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.