Lead Mechanical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Boise (ID); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Healthcare

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive electromechanical packaging design, CAD modeling in SolidWorks, and rigorous thermal management for complex enclosures and assemblies.

You will lead design reviews, perform simulations (FEA/CFD/ANSYS), and mentor a team while coordinating with purchasing and manufacturing to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent).
• 6+ years in electromechanical packaging design, CAD, heat transfer/electronics cooling.
• Strong simulation/verification methods: FEA, CFD, ANSYS, etc.
• Strong knowledge of project management processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in generating system specifications and set long-term product/ process strategies.
• Analyze, design, and develop enclosures, components, and assemblies; perform tolerance studies and simulations.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure robustness and manufacturability.
• Write analysis and test plans; execute tests and correlate results with analysis.
• Prepare and maintain project notebooks and BOMs; manage mechanical projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Mentor and direct the efforts of other Mechanical Engineers and technicians.

Skills

Electromechanical packaging design

CAD (SolidWorks)

Electronic manufacturing techniques

Heat transfer / electronics cooling

FEA / CFD / ANSYS

Project management

Technical writing

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related experience

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Collaborating in the generation of system specifications for new products and set long term product and process strategies.

• Analyze, design, and develop sophisticated and robust enclosures, components, and assemblies. Performing tolerance studies, computer simulations, and other technical activities required to ensure product quality.

• Conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product robustness and manufacturability.

• Write comprehensive analysis and test plans, executes test, reviews test results, and correlates test results with analysis for use at peer design reviews.

• Prepare and maintain project notebooks and product documentation. Generate and maintain accurate bills of material

• Provides and maintains accurate project plans. Manages and/or leads mechanical projects of moderate to high complexity. Coordinating engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing colleagues.

• Mentor and direct the efforts of other Mechanical Engineers and technicians.

This job might be for you if:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 6+ years of combined experience in:Electromechanical packaging design, computer-aided design (preferably SolidWorks), electronic manufacturing techniques, heat transfer/electronics cooling

• Strong emphasis on simulation/tool driven design and verification methods (FEA, CFD, ANSYS, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of project management processes and procedures

• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related experience

• Knowledge of one or more of the following: Industrial plastic, tool design, thermal modeling, IEC regulatory standards

• Leadership experience or training.

Location:

We would like to fill this position in Pullman, WA but are open to considering Boise, ID candidates.

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: $115,300 - $170,400 annually.

We anticipate filling this position as a Lead Mechanical Engineer but we are open to reviewing additional candidates with more experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a higher level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.