Machine Design Engineer

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Scarboro (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. is seeking a seasoned machine design engineer to design equipment for new nuclear facilities. You will work on a team of engineers to develop mechanical systems and automation equipment using SolidWorks.

Responsibilities include design and modeling of components, performing FEA and simulations, prototyping and testing, and generating drawings, BOMs, and operation manuals. You will collaborate with other disciplines to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in design and construction of infrastructure projects.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Design and modeling of components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Perform calculations, FEA, and simulations to test strength and safety.
• Prototype building, testing, and failure analysis to improve designs.
• Create drawings, BOMs, design specifications, and operation manuals.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to optimize for manufacturability and assembly.

Skills

FEA

Mechanical design

DFM/DFA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

We are looking for a machine design engineer to perform design on equipment for new facilities. No PE Required. Will be working on a team of other engineers for creation, development and testing of mechanical systems, industrial machinery and automation equipment using Solidworks for new nuclear facilities.

• Design & Modeling: Create detailed mechanical designs, components, and assemblies using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Analysis & Simulation: Perform engineering calculations, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and simulations to test strength and safety.
• Prototyping & Testing: Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes to evaluate performance, conducting failure analysis to improve designs.
• Documentation: Generate technical drawings, BOMs (Bill of Materials), design specifications, and operation manuals.
• Collaboration: Work with other engineering disciplines to optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA).

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering, and at least 10 years of professional experience in the design and construction of infrastructure projects.
• Must be a U.S. citizen