Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Design and Validation

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA, is seeking a mechanical engineering leader to guide assembly design, tolerance studies, and manufacturability. You will mentor interns and coordinate with Purchasing and Manufacturing to execute high-complexity hardware projects.

The role requires a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years CAD/SolidWorks experience, plus expertise in heat transfer, materials, and packaging. Strong writing and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred; electronic manufacturing techniques.
• Technical expertise in two or more areas: heat transfer/electronics cooling; materials; design for manufacturability; mechanics; packaging design.
• Working knowledge of project management processes.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead for mechanical engineering functions: assembly design, tolerance studies, manufacturability/assembly.
• Direct the efforts of Engineers or Technicians; coordinate with Purchasing and Manufacturing.
• Execute hardware projects of high complexity.
• Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material; provide labor and material estimates.
• Review, support, approve and provide recommendations for improvements to docs, designs, and process design.
• Write comprehensive test plans; conduct validation tests; review results.
• Maintain current project notebooks.
• Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate MEs, and MEs.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

Leadership

Documentation

Mechanical design

Heat transfer

Project management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite element analysis

Thermal modelling

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA, is seeking a mechanical engineering leader to guide assembly design, tolerance studies, and manufacturability. You will mentor interns and coordinate with Purchasing and Manufacturing to execute high-complexity hardware projects.

The role requires a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years CAD/SolidWorks experience, plus expertise in heat transfer, materials, and packaging. Strong writing and leadership are essential.