Mechanical Engineer I: CAD/CAM, CNC Prototyping

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

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.