Mechanical Engineer 4

Hamilton Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hamilton Company in Reno, NV is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop precision measurement devices from concept through prototyping and into production. You will create CAD models, dimensioned drawings, and tooling specifications while coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and proven experience with Creo or SolidWorks and tolerance studies in a high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in designing machined/cast or molded components.
• Solid modeling CAD experience and tolerance studies.
• Creo preferred; SolidWorks acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop from concept to implementation using CAD and prototyping.
• Plan projects with schedules, estimates, and cost projections.
• Lead design testing to ensure performance across stages.
• Document specifications, test results, and engineering changes.
• Collaborate across departments and with vendors; troubleshoot floor issues.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

Office software

Physical strength

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with Hamilton, you will help us deliver positive innovations by designing and building practical solutions to develop, test, and implement new products. Specifically, you will take ideas from concept to implementation through CAD design, dimensioned drawings, prototype assembly and testing, tooling design, manufacturing specifications, and more. A successful Mechanical Engineer will bring an analytical mindset to independently take control of and complete assigned sections of new product development efforts.

This is a full-time onsite role at our headquarters in Reno, NV.

Essential Functions:

• Perform design and development tasks from concept to implementation, including CAD design, dimensioned drawings, prototype assembly/testing, tooling design, manufacturing process instructions, V&V, etc.
• Plan projects, including developing schedules, time estimates, and cost estimates.
• Study and evaluate disciplinary or interdisciplinary aspects of new product or design concepts (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, firmware, software).
• Plan and direct design testing to ensure performance at all stages of design and development.
• Complete assigned development tasks in a timely manner, complying with performance and industry standards.
• Thoroughly document assigned development tasks including defining specifications, evaluating risk, determining test procedures, defining acceptance criteria, communicating test results, and executing Engineering Change Orders.
• Clear presentation of developments or designs at design reviews.
• Independently drive and complete assigned major sections of a new product development effort.
• Communicate and coordinate across departments and with outside vendors.
• Troubleshoot production floor problems, determine solutions, and implement design changes.
• Hands-on use of mechanical tools and instrumentation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, listening, and written), including the ability to interface effectively with other engineering disciplines, leaders, front line workers, and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong skills in building 3D part models, CAD assemblies, and creating dimensioned engineering drawings.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degreeor equivalent in mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited higher education institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the design and development of machined parts and/or cast or molded components.
• Consistent usage of a solid modeling CAD package.
• Experience creating design layouts and tolerance studies.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis.

Preferred

• Experience using Creo for CAD work, but SolidWorks or similar is acceptable.
• Relevant industry experience (fluidics, laboratory products, medical devices, electromechanical devices, injection molding, high-precision components, and similar).
• Product development experience.

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Commitment to sustainable design
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance,401k, tuition reimbursement and much more)
• Solid Stable Company
• Drug free workplace.

Learn more about us @: www.hamiltoncompany.com

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.