ENGINEER, DESIGN 2 - NUCLEAR

Valcor Engineering Corporation; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Valcor Engineering Corporation in New Jersey seeks a mechanical engineer to design and develop valve products, create prototypes, and validate concepts under the Engineering Manager's guidance, aligning with strategic plans. You will collaborate with manufacturing, QA, production, vendors, and contractors, visit customer sites as needed, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, plus ANSYS or MATLAB, is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop prototype models and methods to validate design concepts.
• Collaborate with team members to validate designs and recommend changes.
• Support manufacturing, QA, and suppliers to improve product quality.
• Visit customer sites to validate design specifications and address issues.
• Prepare time reports and attend customer calls as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MATLAB

Mathcad

Job description

Overview

Operate independently with Engineering Manager oversite to perform engineering valve design functions for the development of new products and for the modification of existing products, in accordance with corporate strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop prototype models and methods to validate design concepts, with guidance on engineering calculations.
• Collaborate with team members to validate designs and make recommended changes, with some approval from senior engineers.
• Report progress and any issues encountered to the Engineering Manager or Project Engineer.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, production, vendors, and contractors to support product design projects, with feedback from Engineering Managers
• Collaborate with engineering support groups to review final designs and implement modifications as necessary.
• Support efforts to resolve manufacturing problems and improve product quality with direction from senior staff.
• Stay updated on relevant technological developments and assist in incorporating design improvements.
• Assist in visiting customer sites to validate product design specifications and address minor product issues.
• Prepare time reports for projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Attend customer calls as a primary contributor, providing feedback and addressing actions/concerns with the support of senior engineers
• Familiarity of the design process from kick-off to qualification and production for a product line

Skills/Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering degree.
• 3-5+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills - verbal and written

Creative thinker with a willingness to learn and contribute ideas.

Organized, able to manage tasks and meet deadlines.

Comfortable working independently as part of a larger team with the support of senior engineers

Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, with a solid understanding of analytical tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB, and Mathcad, and the ability to apply them effectively in design and analysis tasks when directed and guided

Experience with using geometric tolerance techniques and drafting to ensure proper alignment and stackups (ANSI Y14.5M-1994 is a plus)

Experience with designing fluid handling devices (valves, pumps) is a plus

All candidates must meet the US persons criteria.

Please note: The salary range is based on our market pay structure. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At Valcor Engineering, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered:

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• long term disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• an employee assistance program

Our leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.

Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these characteristics.