Mechanical Engineer (Entry Level)

Position Summary: Drive the evolution of rotating technology. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to spearhead the development of high-performance slip rings for mission-critical applications. In this role, you will lead projects through every phase: from initial CAD design and prototype testing to production-scale manufacturing. You’ll work at the heart of a collaborative engineering team, solving complex problems and refining processes to ensure our technology remains the industry gold standard.

Duties

• Create, update, and review models, designs, and bill of materials in Solidworks and ERP.
• Manage assigned projects to meet leadership and customer deadlines.
• Provide technical input and solutions to other departments including Production and Purchasing to address and resolve inquiries and problems as they arrive.
• Work with our internal machine shop and outside vendors in order to optimize design manufacturability.
• Be involved with aspects of design, manufacturing, assembly, first-article qualification, production, and functionality.
• Develop work instructions and other supporting documentation for manufacturing and production teams.
• Using Solidworks - Create drawings and supporting information for the purpose of conveying the design intent and functionality of products internally and to customers
• Collaborate with a tight-knit engineering team to improve existing and develop new products, troubleshoot issues, and improve performance, manufacturability, or reduce cost.

Education:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or closely-related field

Pay:

• $83,000 - $105,000; Experience driven and competitive

Core Requirements:

• 3+ Years of experience as a mechanical engineer, professional or graduate academia or related position
• Experience with complex multi-part assemblies and tight-tolerance parts
• Experience with manufacturing, machine shop practices, tolerances, and other production processes
• Solid working knowledge of Google Suite and other computer skills
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using rotary seals, O-rings, bearings, and other rotating mechanical devices
• Understanding of documentation control and revision histories
• Experience designing and executing product tests, product validation, and/or HALT testing
• Ability to measure and analyze tolerance-critical components and familiarity with GD&T
• Basic knowledge of electrical principles
• Experience with machining (lathes, mills, etc.)
• Familiarity with materials selection and qualification

Learn more about what it's like to be on our team by checking out our careers page at careers.meridianlab.com and our GlassDoor!