Mechanical Engineer I

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah in Campus is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to design, build, and repair mechanical and related devices for research projects in the Chemistry Department's Machine Shop. The role emphasizes translating theory into feasible designs and instructing others in their use, with CNC machining and CAD/CAM skills essential.

Responsibilities include prototyping, evaluating designs against specs, and coordinating with fabrication to ensure proper execution.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) in mechanical engineering.
• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years related work experience, or a master's degree (or equivalency).

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and evaluate mechanical components, products, and systems.
• Create prototypes and evaluate design to ensure conformance with engineering specifications.
• Model and design work using CAD/drafting tools or CAD/CAM software.
• Coordinate with fabrication and manufacturing to ensure proper execution of the final design.

Skills

3D modeling

Fusion360 CNC

Manual mills/lathes

Machine shop tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer I

Job Summary

Uses a variety of technical skills in designing, building, andrepairing mechanical, electronic and related devices and equipmentused for research projects. Functions as a specialist intranslating theoretical principles into feasible designs andinstructing others in their use. This job is for well-roundedMachinists with manual machining. CNC machining and CAD/CAMabilities working in the Chemistry Department's Machine Shop at theUniversity of Utah.

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Responsibilities

Research, design, develop, and evaluate mechanical components,products, and systems by using applied mechanical engineeringprinciples, including solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics,and heat transfer. Create prototypes and evaluate design to ensureconformance with engineering specifications. Conduct feasibilityassessments and perform failure analysis studies to ensure designperforms as expected. Evaluate cost and maintenance requirements ofdesign. Work with fabrication and manufacturing departments toensure final design is properly executed in the creation ofmechanical products. Create and interpret blueprints, technicaldrawings, and schematics. Model and design work using draftingtools or computer-aided (CAD)/drafting equipment and software todesign work. May manage project schedules and budgets. May berequired to approve designs that can impact the health, safety, andwelfare of the general public, as required by law. Requires a degree in mechanical engineering or international equivalent.Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignmentsas directed. Closely supervised with little latitude forindependent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

Mechanical Engineer, I: Requires a bachelor's (orequivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or amaster's (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences

• Proficient in 3D modeling and CNC programming of mill and lathewith Autodesk Fusion360.
• Ability to utilize manual mills/lathes as well as all typicalaccessories and machine shop support equipment.

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

M-5, 8-5

Department:

00121 - Chemistry

Location:

Campus

Pay Rate Range:

36196-61360

Close Date:

12/22/2026