Associate Mechanical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Top tier medical and dental insurance

Paid holidays and vacation time

Tuition assistance and development programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer in Pullman, WA. This role involves performing mechanical design tasks, generating bills of materials, and collaborating with team members. Required qualifications include a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and problem-solving skills. Passionate about supporting employee growth, the company offers competitive pay ($84,000 - $124,000) and exceptional benefits including 401(k) options, medical insurance, and paid leave. Join a team that values employee ownership and a balanced work life.

Qualifications

• Education/experience in heat transfer and computer-aided design.
• Experience in materials and mechanics.
• Knowledge in part and assembly design.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering functions under direction.
• Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials.
• Write test plans and conduct design tests.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability to learn new skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Note: US Citizenship Required**A typical day might include the following:** 1. Perform the following Mechanical Engineering functions under the direction of Mechanical Engineers:-- Mechanism design-- Thermal analysis and design-- Mechanical shock and vibration testing and analysis-- Prototyping and first article inspections of new products-- Assembly design-- Design for manufacturability/assembly -- Plastic, metal, and composite part design-- Component selection and specification-- Improvement of existing products-- Tolerance studies 2. Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors.3. Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials. Provide accurate labor and material estimates under supervision.4. Review and support documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.5. Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results.6. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.7. Communicate and collaborate with customers using verbal discussion, written correspondence, teleconferences, technical reports, papers, presentations, and product documentation.**Required Qualifications:**B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Education/experience in the following areas: -- Heat transfer -- Computer-aided design -- Materials and mechanics -- Part and assembly design Problem solving skills Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Background check results satisfactory to SEL Negative drug test result(s) **Preferred Qualifications:** Education/experience in the following areas: -- Electromechanical packaging design -- Industrial manufacturing processes (welding, machining, injection molding, etc.) -- SolidWorks modelling and simulation-- FEA/CFD simulation using ANSYS (or other finite element analysis software)-- Writing procedures and system-level test plans-- Design of experiments and results data analysis/statistics**Location****Pullman, WA**- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.**Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.**People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.* We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.* We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.* We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.* We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.* Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.**Pay Range Data**We anticipate filling this position as an Associate Mechanical Engineer $84,000 — $124,000. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.**Communication with Applicants**We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail] is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.