Mechanical Engineer II or III - Custom Solutions

Hamilton Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Professional growth

Job summary

Hamilton Company is seeking a mechanical engineer II or III for the Custom Solutions mechanical engineering team. Responsibilities include designing and implementing custom mechanical products and subsystems for laboratory automation, and bringing solutions from concept to completion.

Qualifications emphasize analytical skills, strong communication, independent work, and 3D CAD/solid modeling experience. Level III may require a Master’s or 6+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of design and development experience.
• Experience creating usable products from design concept to delivery and supporting product during end use.
• Master’s degree and/or 6+ years may qualify for Level III.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform design development tasks from concept to implementation.
• Interpret requirements from Sales and ACEs and deliver products that satisfy those requirements.
• Study and evaluate design concepts and present possible solutions.
• Plan and direct testing to ensure adequate performance across design stages.
• Document tasks with descriptions, specifications, testing and implementation.
• Present developments at design reviews.
• Independently lead major sections of a new product development effort.
• Troubleshoot problems and release standardized products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written comms

Independent work

Project prioritization

3D CAD

Solid modeling

Measuring tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree

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.