Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Talascend, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a remote, long-term contract role. The engineer will develop structural and mechanical designs for a specialized nuclear project, requiring extensive CAD experience, particularly in SolidWorks. The successful candidate will exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Benefits

health and disability insurance

401(k)

paid time off

company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in CAD, SolidWorks preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience in Mechanical and Machine Design.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD models and engineering drawings for fuel handling systems.
• Maintain large assembly models for performance analysis.
• Review and update models as required by the engineering team.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Design for Manufacturability

Mechanical and Machine Design

PDM experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

A Talascend client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a long-term contract position.

This is a remote position.

In this role, you will create structural and mechanical design solutions, 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for the conceptual and preliminary design development of the Natrium Generation IV Reactor Fuel Handling Systems. Candidates must have extensive experience in mechanical/structural design and drafting using a mainstream CAD system, preferably SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD models, optimized for anticipated future work, of conceptual and detailed designs in the area of nuclear fuel handling
• Maintain large, conceptual assembly models in support of varying performance analysis
• Create engineering drawings, applying ASME 14.1 and Y15.5 standards
• Check detail and layout drawings, verifying information is accurately represented and drafting standards are met
• Update and modify models and drawings based on changes required by engineering team
• Properly maintain drawing system integrity in product data management system
• Define modeling structure for large, complex design projects.
• Review group design standards and propose improvements.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of seven years of CAD proficiency is required, SolidWorks preferred
• Demonstrated experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Experience in Mechanical and Machine Design, preferably in the area of nuclear fuel handling
• Experience using a product data management (PDM) system
• Organized and detail oriented
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker
• Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week
• Nuclear design experience preferred but not required
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet thequalifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, otherduties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited toexperience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k),EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on dateof hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status.