Associate Engineer - 9541
About The Position
MacLean Power Systems is seeking a motivated Associate Mechanical Engineer to join its engineering team in Stockton, California. The role supports product development for high-voltage switchgear and utility equipment, with involvement from initial concept and design through prototype fabrication, testing, production, and final release. It offers hands-on experience in mechanical design, problem-solving, testing, prototype development, and collaboration with manufacturing teams. The engineer will work in both an office and manufacturing setting and contribute to equipment used by electric utilities across the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or expected graduation in the near future.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Mechanically inclined, with a desire to work in a hands-on engineering environment.
- Interest in mechanical design, fabrication, welding, manufacturing, and product testing.
- Comfort working in both an office and manufacturing setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, welders, fabricators, machinists, assemblers, and other team members.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to take direction.
- Desire to grow professionally and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Create and revise 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Produce detailed engineering drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials.
- Develop drawing details, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements.
- Design, build, and evaluate mechanical prototypes.
- Perform product testing and document test procedures, observations, and results.
- Work with fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
- Support prototype builds and help resolve fit, function, and manufacturing issues.
- Process Engineering Change Orders and Engineering Change Requests and maintain accurate engineering documentation.
- Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing, assembly, and product-performance issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for existing products and manufacturing processes.
- Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout product development.
- Work with engineering, quality, operations, purchasing, and production personnel.
- Help take products from initial concept through prototype, testing, manufacturing, and production release.
Benefits
- Collaborative and supportive engineering team.
- Hands-on experience designing, building, testing, and improving products.
- Exposure to fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, quality, and manufacturing processes.
- Opportunities to contribute to new product development and continuous improvement projects.
- Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on equipment used by major electric utilities throughout California and the United States.
- Opportunity to help produce high-quality, Made in the USA equipment that supports America’s electrical infrastructure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
