Mechanical Engineer

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking Specialty Mechanical Engineers for the Projects Equipment Design Engineering organization.

You will create design and procurement documents for glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems, and related equipment, collaborating with designers on build-to-print packages. You will perform machine design calculations (FEM, structural/seismic, heat transfer) and lead multi-discipline teams including mechanical, electrical, controls, HVAC,

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering from ABET-accredited school.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with design/specification of custom mechanical equipment.
• Experience writing detailed procurement documents including design/build specifications.
• Experience with machine design calculations (FEM, structural/seismic, heat transfer).
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, HVAC, piping, welding).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling with Creo and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and procurement documents for specialty and first-of-a-kind equipment.
• Collaborate with designers to produce build-to-print design packages for custom equipment.
• Perform machine design calculations and analyses including FEM, structural/seismic, thermal.
• Lead multi-discipline teams on equipment design efforts across mechanical, electrical, controls, HVAC, piping and welding.
• Produce fabrication drawings, specifications and procurement documents for custom designs.
• Create 3D CAD models using Creo and SolidWorks.

Skills

Advanced machine design

Glovebox systems

Furnaces

High vacuum systems

Metal casting/machining equipment

Finite element analysis

Structural analysis

Seismic analysis

Heat transfer calculations

3D CAD modeling

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Lead multi-discipline teams

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Specialty Mechanical Engineers in the Projects Equipment Design Engineering organization are responsible for creating design and procurement documents for specialty and first-of-a-kind equipment such as glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems, metal casting/machining equipment, etc.). Engineering design tasks may include a) Collaborating with designers to develop build-to-print design packages of custom, specialty equipment; b) Development of procurement documents such as equipment specifications, statements of work, and datasheets; c) performing calculations and analysis associated with machine design (to include, but not limited to, finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations and heat transfer calculations).

Preferred experience

• Advanced experience in machine design (preferably with glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems and metal casting/machining equipment); b) Thorough knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards; c) Experience writing detailed, accurate procurement documents including both design/build equipment specifications and equipment fabrication specifications for custom designed equipment; d) Experience with engineering calculations/analysis associated with machine design including finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations, heat transfer calculations, etc.; e) Experience leading multi-discipline teams that include mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/controls, HVAC, piping, process and welding disciplines on machine design efforts; f) Producing build-to-print equipment fabrication packages including fabrication drawings, fabrication specifications, procurement documents, calculations, etc.; f) Experience in 3D CAD modeling using PTC Creo and/or SolidWorks.

Work Hours:

Position requires a commitment of 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday with core working hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The position will be full-time.

Education/Experience:

A minimum of 10 years’ experience with design/specification of custom mechanical equipment. Must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school.

Level 3

BA/BS Degree plus 10-15 years of direct experience required, or an MA or MS with 8-13 years of experience.

Level 4

BA/BS Degree plus 15-20 years of direct experience required, or an MA or MS with 13-18 years of experience.

Level 5

BA/BS Degree plus 20 years of direct experience required, or an MA or MS with 18 years of experience.