Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. Leads and supports the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high‑altitude aerospace applications. Leads or supports mechanical packaging development effort for electronic equipment that withstands stringent environmental requirements (mass, volume, thermal, vibration).

Manages mid‑size development projects outsourced to subcontractors.

Hood River, OR

• Leads or supports the thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment
• Leads the testing and data collection in the laboratory and the field
• Models the mechanical devices and selects the proper material
• Performs stress and fatigue analysis
• Performs thermal analysis and selects bonding material
• Develops mechanical drawings and specifies the dimensional tolerances
• Develops assembly instructions and test procedures
• Develops test plans and test procedures to verify designs
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth knowledge of variable factors
• Executes team assignments effectively following the given schedule, milestone, and available resources
• May coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant technical experience in Mechanical Engineering, including a minimum of 5 years developing for production rotating electrical machines, electronics equipment packaging solutions, and/or mechanical device solutions for industrial and aerospace applications
• Experienced in developing requirement specifications for mechanical subsystems according to MIL‑STD 961D standard or equivalent
• Proficient with Solid Works for mechanical modeling, ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis, and ANSYS Icepack for thermal analysis
• Extensive experience with Solid Works and designing electrical rotating machines for high‑performance applications
• Extensive experience with thermal management trade‑offs and solutions, including materials properties
• Experienced with bonding techniques for extreme environmental conditions using different adhesives
• Experienced with manufacturing methodologies of electrical machines
• Experienced with creating and maintaining product document trees
• Experienced with creating and maintaining product bills of materials (BOM)
• Experienced with test and measurement techniques, such as torque transducer calibration and instrumentation

• MS degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
• Recognition by a reputable international engineering society such as ASME at the senior membership level or higher is desired
• Demonstrates familiarity with MIL‑STD‑810 or DO-160
• Demonstrates familiarity with MIL‑STD 961D standards (or equivalent) for developing subsystem technical specifications
• Demonstrates full understanding and knowledge of engineering principles in the technical discipline and succeeds independently
• Effectively articulates concepts and ideas to both technical and non‑technical staff
• Excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Committed to learning from mistakes and to improving performance of self and others
• Possesses effective problem‑solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and puts the success of the team above one’s own interests

Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard frequently. Work in an office and production environment (constant).

Salary range: $107,370 – $152,250.

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