Mechanical Engineer II — SOLIDWORKS Prototyping (On-Site)

Ara; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates (ARA) in Madison, AL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 2 for on-site work. The role focuses on SOLIDWORKS-based design, prototyping, and fabrication drawings to support testing and customer demonstrations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive SOLIDWORKS experience, advanced solid modeling, and ASME knowledge, with the ability to work independently under general direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years mechanical engineering experience, or HS diploma plus 12+ years in mechanical design DoW/manufacturing.
• Advanced skills to create mechanical drawings using SOLIDWORKS CAD software.
• Demonstrated ability to provide design and prototype support for testing and demos.
• Advanced solid modeling skills and experience with technical data packages.
• Knowledge of ASME specifications and Product Data Management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and validate parts and assemblies with SOLIDWORKS (sheet metal, weldments, surfaces, drawings).
• Generate complex models from sketches and concept designs.
• Influence mechanical design using manufacturing process knowledge for rapid prototypes.
• Evaluate systems and modify designs to fix malfunctions or meet new requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and provide design fabrication drawings and briefings.

Skills

SOLIDWORKS

PDM software

CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

HS diploma + 12+ years experience in mechanical design

Tools

PatternSmith

Rhino

SolidWorks Surfacing

Job description

Applied Research Associates (ARA) in Madison, AL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 2 for on-site work. The role focuses on SOLIDWORKS-based design, prototyping, and fabrication drawings to support testing and customer demonstrations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive SOLIDWORKS experience, advanced solid modeling, and ASME knowledge, with the ability to work independently under general direction.