Senior Mechanical Equipment Designer

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is looking for Senior Mechanical Equipment Designer to join a team of engineering and design personnel serving the Nuclear Services & Technology Business Unit in our project office in Aiken, SC. This group specializes in the design of prototype/one-off custom equipment, glove boxes, hot cells, specialty research equipment and custom-designed mechanisms for handling radioactive and hazardous materials.

Pay range for this position is $40.25 - $52.00 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Senior designer works directly with and organizes small teams to produce 3D models, drawings, and fabrication packages of custom equipment, independently and with direction from the project engineer. Typical equipment includes containment systems (glove boxes, hot cells, clean rooms), material handling equipment, small‑scale process piping & equipment, furnace systems, metal‑working systems (mills, lathes, rolling machines) and pressure vessels.

Detailed design activities include preparation of component, subassembly, and main assembly Creo (Pro/E) models; creating detailed fabrication drawing packages; evaluating and selecting purchased components; creating detailed Bills of Materials and completing equipment datasheets. Establishes model structure and drawing tree architecture for distinct deliverables and is responsible for establishing and maintaining file naming conventions and Windchill folders. Directs the activities of less experienced team members to produce final product.

Provides checking support for deliverables. Design activities are conducted following regimented quality assurance / quality control procedures.

• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in related field.
• Must demonstrate expert proficiency with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill.
• Familiarity with other 3D systems (CATIA, Solid Works or equal).
• Demonstrated experience leading small groups of designers.
• Demonstrated capability in the design of custom equipment and/or containment systems, development of design documentation including fabrication drawings, equipment datasheets and design record documents.
• Must have the ability to acquire a security clearance.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.

• Associates Degree
• 2D software (AutoCAD) and Autodesk Revit
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in the DOE and DOD market segments
• Hands‑on experience with our typical equipment
• Local candidate preferred

• Employee Owned – all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program
• Annual performance and compensation reviews
• Professional Training and Development
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e‑mail, hard copy or third‑party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters – never by AI. We are committed to a fully human‑centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre‑employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.