Senior Mechanical Equipment Designer

OVERVIEW

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

This is a full‑time position.

This position is a collaboration role working with a small team of designers. The senior designer works directly with the team 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.

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.

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. Additional activities include holding team meetings and instructional presentations, developing best practices in CAD usage, mentoring, coaching, and conducting performance reviews for team members.

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in related field.
• Must demonstrate expert proficiency with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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.
• The client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

• Experience in the DOE and DOD market segments.
• Familiarity with other 3D systems (CATIA, Solid Works or equal), 2D software (AutoCAD preferred) and Autodesk Revit.
• Degree Requirements:
  Associate degree

• 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.