Mechanical Engineer II or III - Custom Solutions

Hamilton-Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hamilton Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II or III for its Custom Solutions team. The role focuses on designing and implementing custom mechanical products and subsystems for laboratory automation, from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate will have strong CAD skills, experience with vendors and customers, and the ability to work independently across multiple projects while delivering high-quality documentation and designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required for Level II.
• 3+ years designing and developing custom product components.
• Experience communicating with vendors and customers.
• Experience turning design concepts into deliverables and supporting products in end use.
• 3D CAD/solid modeling experience.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement custom mechanical products and subsystems for laboratory automation.
• Interpret requirements from Sales and ACEs and deliver compliant designs.
• Plan and direct testing to ensure performance across design stages.
• Document design work with specifications, testing and implementation.
• Present developments at design reviews.
• Troubleshoot problems and release standardized products.

Skills

3D CAD

Solid modeling

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree (for Level III)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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

Hamilton Company is currently seeking a mechanical engineer II or III for our Custom Solutions mechanical engineering team. Evaluation of position level based on experience compared to requirements listed below. As a member of the team, the hired engineer will work on designing and implementing custom mechanical products and sub-systems for laboratory automation and other equipment. The hired engineer will also provide the team with technical expertise required to generate practical custom solutions and integrations from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and performing design development tasks from concept to implementation
• Responsible for interpreting requirements as given by Sales and Automation Consulting Engineers (ACEs) and delivering products that satisfy those requirements
• Responsible for studying and evaluating disciplinary or interdisciplinary aspects of new product or design concepts, including all necessary functions leading to presentation and recommendation of possible solutions
• Plan and direct testing necessary to ensure adequate performance of designs for all stages of design and development or complexity
• Responsible for timely completion and adequacy of the assigned development task for performance and compliance with standards
• Responsible for the adequate documentation of the performed task including description, specification, testing and implementation
• Responsible for the clear presentation of developments or designs at design reviews
• Responsible for independently taking control and completing assigned major sections of a new product development effort
• Responsible for troubleshooting problems and completing design changes based on investigation
• Responsible for solving new, unseen design challenges and releasing standardized products to satisfy common challenges
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated strong analytical skills
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as required to interface with other departments and company personnel as well as vendors and customers
• Must possess great work ethic and ability to work independently
• Must be able to actively schedule effort based on highest priority across many ongoing projects at once
• Must have 3D CAD and/or solid modeling experience
• Prefer ability to inspect parts using applicable measuring devices, micrometers, calipers, scales and rulers, balances, etc.
• Prefer general knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and their application
• Prefer demonstrated hands-on mechanical experience
• Prefer working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Position requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Education/Experience

• Level II requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required
  • 3+ years of experience in the design and development of custom product components
  • Experience completing design layouts and other presentation material
  • Experience communicating with vendors and/or customers
  • Experience creating usable products from design concept to delivery and supporting product during end use
• Level III requirements:
  • Master’s degree and or 6+ years of experience combined with above requirements may qualify for level III

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 time off, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more).
• Solid Stable Company.
• Drug free workplace.

EEO - 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.