Mechanical Staff Engineer: Prototyping & AI-Driven Design

RiseMe; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT), part of AMETEK’s Materials Analysis Division, is based in Oak Ridge, TN, and leads in high-precision measurement solutions for nuclear spectrometry and related fields.

The Mechanical Staff Engineer will design assemblies with machined parts, sheet metal, and plastics, create fabrication drawings, and build prototypes to drive new product development and manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication.
• Experience with machined parts and sheet metal design.
• Knowledge of cryogenic and vacuum systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical assemblies using machined, sheet-metal, and injection-molded components with manufacturability in mind.
• Create detailed fabrication drawings using CAD; coordinate with suppliers and order prototype parts.
• Build prototypes and support product introduction to manufacturing.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects including documentation and budgeting.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure compliance and smooth transitions.
• Assist procurement with obsolescence and supply chain challenges.
• Support documentation control with ECR/ECN processing.
• Identify AI use cases to improve productivity and cost efficiency.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

3D printing knowledge

GD&T understanding

Strong communication

Analytical and problem solving

AI tools usage

Hand tool usage

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing hardware

Job description

Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT), part of AMETEK’s Materials Analysis Division, is based in Oak Ridge, TN, and leads in high-precision measurement solutions for nuclear spectrometry and related fields.

The Mechanical Staff Engineer will design assemblies with machined parts, sheet metal, and plastics, create fabrication drawings, and build prototypes to drive new product development and manufacturing readiness.