Onsite Design Engineer: SolidWorks/Catia Expert

Physics World; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation + sick time

Equity participation

HQ in Southern California

Job summary

TAE Technologies, a private fusion energy company, seeks a Design Engineer to design and develop complex technology using SolidWorks or Catia. The role requires 100% onsite presence to collaborate with the Design Team in Southern California.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, detailed drawings, BOM creation, vendor questions, QA, testing, and installation support. Strong hands-on design experience and collaboration across engineering teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in progressively relevant work experience in design positions.
• At least 2 years of experience in a mechanical design role using 3d modeling.
• Ability to generate detailed mechanical and electro-mechanical design solutions and drawings for mechanical and electrical systems and products using SolidWorks or Catia.
• Basic working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (ASME Y14.5M).
• DFMA experience (design for manufacturing assembly).
• Must be capable of performing hands-on work to install designed components on project.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments.
• Proficient in Solidworks PDM.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of high vacuum vessels systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete a variety of complex 2 and 3D CAD design assignments, including modeling parts and assemblies and creating detail and layout drawings from verbal or written instructions, including sketches.
• Coordinate and consult with other staff to design, layout, or detail components and systems and resolve design and other problems.
• Host and actively participate in team design reviews to increase quality and functionality of all designs created by the team.
• Produce and maintain working drawings, detail drawings, bills of material, and documentation for procurement; answer vendor questions as needed.
• Perform Q&A on completed products.
• Test, inspect, assemble and install final parts and assemblies, as needed, while providing direction and assistance to technicians.
• Handle multiple projects while remaining flexible and adaptable.
• Cooperate and communicate well with engineering, physics/science, project management and procurement groups.

Skills

SolidWorks

Catia

3D modeling

Mechanical design

DFMA

Geometric dimensioning

Precision measurement

PDM

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

PDM

Job description

TAE Technologies, a private fusion energy company, seeks a Design Engineer to design and develop complex technology using SolidWorks or Catia. The role requires 100% onsite presence to collaborate with the Design Team in Southern California.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, detailed drawings, BOM creation, vendor questions, QA, testing, and installation support. Strong hands-on design experience and collaboration across engineering teams are essential.