Specialty Mechanical Engineer

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

401K - Company Matched

Job summary

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc. is seeking Principal Mechanical Engineers for the Projects Equipment Design Engineering organization. You will create design and procurement documents for glovebox systems, furnaces, and high vacuum equipment, and perform related calculations and analyses.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering degree and extensive experience in machine design, with leadership of cross-discipline teams. Office environment with full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
• 10+ years of design/specification experience with custom mechanical equipment.
• Experience writing detailed procurement and design specifications for custom equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create design and procurement documents for specialty equipment.
• Develop equipment specifications and datasheets.
• Perform calculations/analysis (FEA, structural/seismic, heat transfer).
• Lead multi-discipline teams across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/controls, HVAC, piping, and welding.

Skills

Advanced machine design experience

Engineering calculations/analysis

Leading multi-discipline teams

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Pinnacle Specialty Group is a woman-owned and operated small business specializing in providing project and contract management for Professional, Technical, Engineering, IT and Support Services. We offer full benefits to include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401K - Company Matched

Principal job duties include:

Specialty Mechanical Engineers in the Projects Equipment Design Engineering organization are responsible for creating design and procurement documents for specialty and first-of-a-kind equipment such as glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems, metal casting/machining equipment, etc). Engineering design tasks may include a) Collaborating with designers to develop build-to-print design packages of custom, specialty equipment; b) Development of procurement documents such as equipment specifications, statements of work, and datasheets; c) performing calculations and analysis associated with machine design (to include, but not limited to, finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations and heat transfer calculations).

Preferred experience

• Advanced experience in machine design (preferably with glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems and metal casting/machining equipment);
• Thorough knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards;
• Experience writing detailed, accurate procurement documents including both design/build equipment specifications and equipment fabrication specifications for custom designed equipment;
• Experience with engineering calculations/analysis associated with machine design including finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations, heat transfer calculations, etc.;
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams that include mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/controls, HVAC, piping, process and welding disciplines on machine design efforts;
• Producing build-to-print equipment fabrication packages including fabrication drawings, fabrication specifications, procurement documents, calculations, etc.;
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling using PTC Creo and/or SolidWorks.

Work Hours:

Position requires a commitment of 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday with core working hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The position will be full-time.

Education/Experience:

A minimum of 10 years' experience with design/specification of custom mechanical equipment. Must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school.

Level 3 – BA/BS Degree plus 10-15 years of direct experience required, or an MA or MS with 8-13 years of experience.

Level 4 – BA/BS Degree plus 15-20 years of direct experience required, or an MA or MS with 13-18 years of experience.

Level 5 – BA/BS Degree plus 20 years of direct experience required, or an MA or MS with 18 years of experience.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Light to moderate lifting may be required for packages and other items, ability to walk short distances, may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

Due to government and/or federal regulations for this position, proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.