Mechanical Engineer 3

Continental Electronics Corporation (CEC) is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting commercial, military, and space research markets.

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer 3 designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs, applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.
• Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods and testing properties.
• Develops mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials, soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services, following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures, requesting special services.
• Maintains system and product database by writing computer programs and entering data.
• Completes projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Upholds the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Reports any quality problems or defects to management for corrective action to avoid recurrence.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment.

Skills

• Analysis
• Design Skills
• Presenting Technical Information
• Equipment Maintenance
• Conceptual Skills
• Quality Focus
• Control Engineering
• Production Planning

Work Environment

Most work is performed in an office environment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand.
• Must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Annual base salary may range from $114,000 to $125,000. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Benefits

• Long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Comprehensive health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account.
• Disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance.
• Leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty.
• Flexible time-off for full-time salaried employees.