Mechanical Engineer 2

Saratech • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

About the Opportunity: Saratech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to carry out engineering assignments involving the planning, design, and testing of mechanical equipment, systems, and processes. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and provides support to senior engineers on projects of medium complexity. The ideal candidate brings solid mechanical fundamentals, hands-on experience, and the ability to contribute effectively in a defense or aerospace engineering environment. This is a full-time position or part-time leading to full-time position located in Irvine, CA. Salary Range: Pay Grade 49 Qualifications and Experience: B achelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) from an accredited four-year college or university Two to five years of experience in the design, analysis, and development of industrial equipment US Citizenship Required

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) from an accredited four-year college or university
• Two to five years of experience in the design, analysis, and development of industrial equipment
• US Citizenship Required
• Strong knowledge of applied thermodynamics and mechanical design principles
• Familiarity with drawing and drafting standards
• Experience carrying out engineering assignments involving mechanical equipment and systems
• Hands-on testing and hardware experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective technical presentations to customers
• Complies with all organizational policies and procedures
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all customer and/or employee information to assure customer and/or employee rights are protected
• Adheres to policies regarding notification of absence and PTO requests
• Attends all mandatory management and staff meetings
• Represents the organization in a respectful and professional manner
• Attend and comply with annual health, safety, training, and education requirements
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
• Follow detailed complex directions, reason and problem solve
• The person will frequently communicate and converse with other staff
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

Nice To Haves

• Defense or aerospace industry experience preferred
• Experience in the development of thermal systems is a strong plus
• Exposure to electrical circuits and control theory is a plus
• Understanding of military specifications, environmental specifications, and test specifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical equipment, systems, and processes to meet program requirements
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to validate design performance and suitability
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the assembly, repair, and testing of environmental control systems
• Under general supervision, execute assignments involving responsibility for a secondary project or a portion of a major project
• Support higher-level engineers on medium-complexity projects and assist with more complex assignments as needed
• Provide technical guidance and direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters
• Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across other functional teams
• Prepare technical documentation and written reports as required
• Present designs and technical information to peers, engineers, and customers

Benefits

• Insurance : All full-time regular employees (and dependents) are eligible to get medical, dental, vision coverage. Employees also can buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, Life insurance, long and short-term disability. Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company's 401k with company matching.
• Paid Time Off: All full-time regular exempt employees are eligible for our Discretionary Time Off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date, Discretionary Time Off plan is a non-accrual plan for employees. All full-time regular non-exempt employees are eligible for our Paid Time Off Plan policy after 90 days, Paid Time Off plan is an 3.33 hours accrual per pay period for employees.
• Paid Holidays: All full-time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full-time non-exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.
• Paid Sick Time: All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees