Senior Mechanical Engineer

The primary role of this position is design, development, documentation and support of mechanical, electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical components and systems for laboratory and portable instruments.

• Designs mechanical, electro-mechanical, opto-mechanical, and flow control components and/or systems.
• Performs CFD, thermal and FEA analysis of mechanical components and systems
• Compiles and analyzes data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or systems.
• Plans and directs fabrication activities utilizing both internal and external resources.
• Provide time and cost estimates for R&D activities
• Project planning and management
• Concept modeling
• Other duties as assigned.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer reports directly to the Mechanical Design Group Leader

Internal relationships:

• Design Engineers
• Fellow associates/team members

External Relationships:

• Customers
• Vendors
• Outside engineering resources

• Meeting the requirements of PD/KPI and project timelines.
• CAD Solid modeling
• CFD, thermal and FEA analysis
• Ability to work and effectively contribute in a team environment
• Ability to plan, organize and schedule work
• Motivation

Desired Background and Skill Requirements

• MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years experience designing precision mechanical components
• Motor / pump design experience
• Opto-mechanical design experience (preferred)
• Project management skills
• Extensive material knowledge
• Ability to use CAD systems (e.g. SolidWorks) to create, manipulate and modify models and drawings.
• Ability to use CFD, thermal and FEA analysis tools
• A variety of mechanical test and measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, force gages.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Must have good written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Make timely decisions and communicate them clearly and concisely

Scope and Impact of Position Responsibilities: This position significantly impacts New Product Research and Development.

Compensation: Pay is determined according to relevant experience.

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Plan with Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Benefits Eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision begins on your first day!

This is a full-time regular position, located in Grants Pass, Oregon. To apply, please send us your resume through monster.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. m/f/d/v.