Hybrid Fleet Mechanical Engineer – Field & Prototyping

R-2 CONTRACTORS, INC; Redmond (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors, a leader in civil and underground construction, is seeking a Fleet Mechanical Engineer in hybrid Prineville, OR. The role focuses on developing, reliability and lifecycle performance of the construction fleet, with cross-functional collaboration across Fleet, Operations, Estimating, and Project Management.

Travel to project sites and shop locations is required. The position emphasizes hands-on design, CAD modeling, and implementation of equipment modifications to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hydraulic, electrical systems.
• CAD design experience and ability to develop fabrication drawings.
• Experience in field testing and prototypes.
• Willingness to travel to R-2 jobsites and shops.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to modify equipment to improve productivity, safety, reliability.
• Design custom equipment components, attachments, guards, brackets, platforms, and hydraulic systems.
• Develop solutions for recurring field problems where off-the-shelf solutions are unavailable.
• Produce CAD models, drawings, and specifications suitable for fabrication.
• Coordinate prototype fabrication with internal mechanics and outside vendors.
• Field-test prototypes and modify designs based on results.

Skills

Teamwork

CAD design

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

J1939/CAN-bus

Job description

R-2 Contractors, a leader in civil and underground construction, is seeking a Fleet Mechanical Engineer in hybrid Prineville, OR. The role focuses on developing, reliability and lifecycle performance of the construction fleet, with cross-functional collaboration across Fleet, Operations, Estimating, and Project Management.

Travel to project sites and shop locations is required. The position emphasizes hands-on design, CAD modeling, and implementation of equipment modifications to improve