Senior Mechanical Staff Engineer - Prototyping & CAD Design

AMETEK Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc.'s Advanced Measurement Technology division in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Mechanical Staff Engineer to design mechanical assemblies, select manufacturable components, and work with hardware, software, R&D and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities include creating fabrication drawings in CAD, building prototypes, supporting product introductions, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with R&D to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 6+ years of related experience in mechanical design and fabrication.
• Solid working knowledge of machined parts, sheet metal design and material selection.
• Knowledge of cryogenic and vacuum systems, including materials used in such applications a plus.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks suite of products.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of 3D printing technology and materials.
• Good understanding of GD&T.
• Strong hands-on ability using hand tools for drilling, cutting, tapping, bending... etc.
• Understanding of electromechanical devices and their design and construction.
• Effective communicator with ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain project schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret technical instructions and manage abstract variables.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and support manufacturing goals.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical assemblies using machined, sheet-metal, and injection-molded components, with consideration of fabrication methods, manufacturability, and production requirements.
• Create detailed fabrication drawings for parts and assemblies using CAD tools; communicate with suppliers on design specifications; order prototype parts.
• Build prototypes of newly designed systems and support product introduction to manufacturing through training, documentation and fixture design.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, including assembly documentation, equipment specification, installation, and budget/time estimation.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers to ensure compliance and smooth product transitions.
• Support procurement with part obsolescence and supply chain challenges.
• Assist documentation control in processing engineering change requests (ECR/ECN).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑marking, work quality, and to reduce costs.
• Must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Skills

Machined parts knowledge

Sheet metal design

Cryogenic and vacuum systems knowledge

GD&T

Hands-on with hand tools

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

AI usage awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

3D printing

Job description

AMETEK, Inc.'s Advanced Measurement Technology division in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Mechanical Staff Engineer to design mechanical assemblies, select manufacturable components, and work with hardware, software, R&D and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities include creating fabrication drawings in CAD, building prototypes, supporting product introductions, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with R&D to ensure compliance.