Associate Mechanical Engineer

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Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism
, innovation and individual accountability
? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.

Boulder/Niwot, CO

Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) sets the standard for cleanroom contamination monitoring. With more than 60 patents, we create the technology that enables our customers to make fact‑based decisions, improve process yields and comply with ever‑changing regulatory requirements.

As part of a team of dedicated engineers and scientists from multiple disciplines, you’ll work alongside other Mechanical Engineers on highly technical products. You’ll be responsible for creating and implementing engineering solutions on product enhancement and new development projects. As a member of the team, you will work closely with senior staff providing mechanical engineering solutions for air and liquid particle counting systems.

• Supporting research, new product development, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Designing mechanical, opto‑mechanical and electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Defining and executing test plans, designing test fixtures, preparing and presenting detailed test reports.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Solid Modeling (CAD) experience, Solid Works preferred.
• Knowledge of the interpretation and application of ASME Y14.5M-2009.
• Familiarity with tolerance analysis.
• Experience with machined, sheet metal and rapid prototyped parts.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as precision balances, flow meters, temperature and pressure sensors, oscilloscopes and data loggers.
• Excellent technical problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of product B.O.M. structuring.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a cross‑functional team.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment.

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience as an engineering technician or mechanical engineer.
• Opto‑Mechanical / Electro‑Mechanical experience.
• Experience in gas and/or liquid handling systems.
• Experience with thermal and stress finite element analysis (FEA).
• Solid Works certification:
  Advanced certification preferred.

Location – This is an “in‑office” position 90%–100% of the time. The remainder of the time you may work from home. These percentages are targets with the actual schedule to be determined in conjunction with the manager’s expectations for the position. The location of this position is in Boulder, CO, moving to Niwot, CO in 2025. Relocation may be offered for this role, but local candidates will receive first consideration.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Wellness Clinic (Colorado Employees)

$75,000 – $116,000 depending upon experience

Particle Measuring Systems determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry‑specific survey data, for the Boulder, Colorado area. We evaluate external equity, which is the relative marketplace job worth of jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we make competitive offers between the minimum and the midpoint of the range. There may be times when we will offer above the midpoint.

The decision to do so is based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and the compensation rates of the employees within the company doing the same position.

Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.