Mechanical Engineer I

SUMMARY Perform, direct, and coordinate activities involved in design, analysis, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Review customer statement of work (SOW) documents, specifications, and manuals to ensure all requirements are met or exceeded for projects involving new product design, hardware modification, and engineering analyses.

Design components of mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic, or heat transfer systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and structures. Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics. Perform engineering analyses of components and systems using finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), classical hand calculations, and other methods.

Assist in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems. Actively participate in product testing. Assist in fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to required industry and government standards, as well as customer specifications.

Coordinate maintenance and repair activities. Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions, as well as improve system performance. Work with Technical Publications Group to revise and create Technical Orders, Manuals, and other documentation. Assist in developing quotes and technical proposals.

Stay current on engineering software capabilities and techniques, as well as physical testing methods. Work to stay within project budgets and schedules. Evaluate engineering, manufacturing, and business processes, making suggestions as appropriate to make improvements. Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Atec International Standards Organization (AS9100/ISO) policies and correct and report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

AS9100/ISO SPECIFIC DUTIES Be familiar with and understand Atec Quality Policy and company objectives. Understand required AS9100/ISO specific Procedures and Work Instructions. Complete all records required by Procedures and Work Instructions. Participate in Atec Improvement Machine (AIM) as appropriate. Participate in AS9100/ISO training as required.

Cooperate with Auditors. Report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

EDUCATION

AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or one (1) to four (4) years related experience and / or training; or combination of education and experience. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred. Experience using 3-D Solid Modeling software (SolidWorks), Structural FEA (SolidWorks Simulation), CFD (ANSYS CFX, FLUENT, and SolidWorks Flow Simulation), MATLAB, and Microsoft Office products.

BMSE, BS, Aero, BSMET, mechanical design, development and analysis skills required. Hands on experience with machine tools and/or manufacturing processes (e.g. welding, sheet metal, plasma, laser, water jet) preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. WORK ENVIRONMENT Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Extended work hours and/or travel may occasionally be required. Equal">www.Atec.com Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Andrea Lopez at 281-276-2643.