MECHANICAL ENGINEER I

Company: MIKEL Inc
Location: Fall River
Posted on: September 22, 2024

Job Description:

MIKEL is currently seeking an entry level Mechanical Engineer to be part of our SANS team.

The Mechanical Engineer will work as a member of the SANS team to design, build, test, and refine instrumentation and equipment that can operate in ocean environments. In this fast-paced setting, the candidate will be exposed to all aspects of the product development cycle which include but are not limited to; concept design, prototype/discovery testing, supply chain and manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to read and interpret and work from engineering drawings, schematics, sketches, notes, and verbal direction.
• Design and develop component and assemblies using 2D CAD and 3D solid modeling software; electrical and mechanical.
• Supporting design effort by performing mechanical engineering analysis to establish validity of proposed designs.
• Prepare detailed tolerance analysis.
• Perform thermal analysis, buoyancy analysis, FEA, CFD and other analyses to meet design requirements.
• Participate in brainstorm sessions to help offer new ideas, solutions.
• Support the creation of technical performance specifications and assist in procurement of engineering items as necessary.
• Work with suppliers to clarify engineering drawing issues.
• Research historical part drawings for engineering investigations.
• Prepare engineering red lines and change requests.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for legacy product lines.
• Support internal/external design reviews.
• Processing & release of drawings / support of drawing filing and storage.
• Must be capable of working with a minimum of supervision and guidance.
• Able to work simultaneously on a variety of projects.
• Travel and work off-site at another location, including at-sea, is required. Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering (MSME) degree with good mechanical skills.
  • 0-2 years of experience.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Be able to use MS Word; MS Excel; AutoCAD; SolidWorks; Onshape.
  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results. Travel
    • Occasional - potential for three or more trips per year, including at-sea support. Preferred Expertise & Skills
      • Experience with DOD design / drawing requirements.
      • Interest in basic material science as it relates to the optimal use of materials in marine environments.
      • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
        
        Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
        
        MIKEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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