Mechanical Engineer Senior Consultant

PA Consulting; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Senior Consultant to design and validate innovative mechanical systems. This role involves collaborating within dynamic teams, applying engineering principles, and addressing complex challenges with creativity and analytical rigor. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical engineering and a passion for problem-solving in diverse environments.

Benefits

Group medical insurance

Health Savings Account with company match

Long term care plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Commuter and Parking tax-savings benefit

15 paid vacation days

10 paid Holidays and 10 paid sick days

Gym and health incentive reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in engineering or design-related industry.
• Experience in mechatronics, structural design, or related fields.
• Proficient with both CAD and engineering analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems for production.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on projects.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative problem solving

Engineering principles

Collaboration

Education

BS or MS in mechanical engineering

Tools

3D modeling CAD (Solidworks preferred)

Python

MatLab

FEA tools

Job description

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Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.

Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.

As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 4000 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists.

We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics.

Job Description

PA is an innovation and transformation consultancy that believes in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster.

PA’s US Engineering group is dedicated to the design of highly integrated electromechanical systems. A unique technology development and engineering practice, we partner with global clients across industries, collaborating to develop solutions to vexing business challenges.

With an uncommon combination of backgrounds, skills, and cross-discipline expertise, we are constantly challenged with finding solutions to problems that have no clear answers. We often need to avoid existing patterns and beliefs to find the best path forward. We admit when we don’t know something and are energized by learning it. We have a passion for science and design, we are innately curious, and we are steadfastly committed to intellectual honesty and integrity.

What binds us together is our reverence for our chosen vocation. We honor engineering—we learn it well, practice it honestly, and teach it generously. We understand the importance of creating a culture that blends continuous development, flexibility, risk-taking, and collaboration.

You

You care deeply about solving technical problems and thrive on channeling your inner curiosity and creativity. Your unique perspective, enthusiasm, and skills will be invaluable as we grow together. You have a zeal for engineering principles, applied science, mathematics, analytical thinking, and experimentation, and you are dedicated to turning inventive ideas into innovative products. You communicate effectively with both team members and external partners, and you know that enduring partnerships must be founded on transparency, trust, and mutual respect. You speak the truth, even when it’s difficult.

What You'll Do

• Sketch, design, build, analyze, validate, and refine robust mechanical and electromechanical designs for low volumes through mass production--on paper, through physical prototyping, and in 3D CAD.
• Engage in and support business development.
• Collaborate within cross-disciplinary teams to conduct research, brainstorm, prototype, test, analyze, document, and present work to clients.
  
  
  

Qualifications

What you bring to the table

• BS or MS in mechanical engineering or a related field and 6+ years’ experience in an engineering or design-related industry.
• Experience solving tough problems within one or more of the following areas: mechatronics, structural design, dynamics, thermal engineering, fluid dynamics, optics, controls, acoustics, precision mechanical systems, product engineering, and design for manufacturing. A broad range is a plus.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling CAD (Solidworks preferred) and engineering analysis tools (Python, MatLab, FEA tools, etc).
  
  
  

We look forward to hearing from you. In your cover letter, please tell us why you would like to work with the PA engineering team. A portfolio or selected work examples will help with proper consideration.

PA Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all of our people can excel.You do not need to match every expectation above to apply for this position. We believe bringing together diverse perspectives yields innovative ideas, supporting our objectives to create exceptional value for our clients and exceptional experiences for our engineers.

We recruit, promote, and reward our people based on their contribution, without regard to gender, race, disability, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.

Additional Information

Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site

Benefits Package At PA

• Group medical insurance
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Teladoc and informed Nurse line resources
• Long term care plan
• Group dental insurance
• Vision plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company profit sharing contribution
• Commuter and Parking tax-savings benefit
• 15 days paid vacation days with the opportunity to buy five additional days
• 10 paid Holidays plus 10 paid sick days
• Company and Voluntary income protection benefits
• Gym and health incentive reimbursement
• Pet and legal insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Plan
  
  
  

In compliance with California Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the State of California and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications. California Salary: Low = $149,500 - High: $173,000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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