Mechanical Engineer I

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Atec, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer I

Stafford, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SUMMARY

    • Perform, direct, and coordinate activities involved in design, analysis, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Review customer statement of work (SOW) documents, specifications, and manuals to ensure all requirements are met or exceeded for projects involving new product design, hardware modification, and engineering analyses.
    • Design components of mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic, or heat transfer systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and structures.
    • Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
    • Perform engineering analyses of components and systems using finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), classical hand calculations, and other methods.
    • Assist in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems. Actively participate in product testing.
    • Assist in fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to required industry and government standards, as well as customer specifications.
    • Coordinate maintenance and repair activities.
    • Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions, as well as improve system performance.
    • Work with Technical Publications Group to revise and create Technical Orders, Manuals, and other documentation.
    • Assist in developing quotes and technical proposals.
    • Stay current on engineering software capabilities and techniques, as well as physical testing methods.
    • Work to stay within project budgets and schedules.
    • Evaluate engineering, manufacturing, and business processes, making suggestions as appropriate to make improvements.
    • Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Atec International Standards Organization (AS9100/ISO) policies and correct and report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

    AS9100/ISO SPECIFIC DUTIES

    • Be familiar with and understand Atec Quality Policy and company objectives.
    • Understand required AS9100/ISO specific Procedures and Work Instructions.
    • Complete all records required by Procedures and Work Instructions.
    • Participate in Atec Improvement Machine (AIM) as appropriate.
    • Participate in AS9100/ISO training as required.
    • Cooperate with Auditors.
    • Report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelors degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or one (1) to four (4) years related experience and / or training; or combination of education and experience.
    • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred.
    • Experience using 3-D Solid Modeling software (SolidWorks), Structural FEA (SolidWorks Simulation), CFD (ANSYS CFX, FLUENT, and SolidWorks Flow Simulation), MATLAB, and Microsoft Office products.
    • BMSE, BS, Aero, BSMET, mechanical design, development and analysis skills required.
    • Hands on experience with machine tools and/or manufacturing processes (e.g. welding, sheet metal, plasma, laser, water jet) preferred.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
    • Extended work hours and/or travel may occasionally be required.

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    Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

    If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Andrea Lopez at 281-276-2643.