Mechanical Engineer II
About The Position
AST is hiring a Mechanical Engineer II to design and develop industrial machinery for flexible aseptic manufacturing processes serving the worldwide Life Science Industry. The position creates concepts for manufacturing challenges and turns them into detailed designs using 2D and 3D modeling software. The engineer works on machinery specifications, technical risks, testing, project execution, and design documentation, with some oversight. The role is based in Tacoma and is full-time. The listed competitive compensation range for onsite Washington applicants is $115,000 to $130,000; all applicants are welcome to apply. The role may participate in machinery installation, startup, and testing at customer sites, provide technical input in design reviews, and improve engineering-team processes and standards. It may also serve as Engineer in Charge for small- to medium-sized projects. Senior roles may include more lead responsibilities. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction and willing to take and successfully pass a drug test. AST describes its workplace as offering challenging and rewarding work and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Requirements
- Minimum four-year bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering curriculum, or equivalent experience.
- Experience working as an engineer specifically in industrial machine design and testing.
- Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, solid modeling software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or ProE, FEA, and motion analysis/simulations.
- Thorough design practices and a pursuit of perfection.
- High commitment to project success and the collective team.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Self-motivated, energetic, and disciplined, with keen attention to detail.
- Character that complements AST’s long-standing culture of high integrity in internal and external business activity.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.
Responsibilities
- Create conceptual design ideas for new and unique manufacturing challenges.
- Transform concepts into detailed designs using 2D and 3D modeling software.
- Create and develop system designs and modifications for highly technical industrial machinery efficiently and with minimal nonconformances.
- Understand industrial machinery specifications and standards and incorporate requirements into reliable designs.
- Identify technical risks associated with concepts or designs and propose mitigation strategies to minimize project risks.
- Use Design of Experiments results to determine design strategy and manage technical risks.
- Execute projects and tasks with complete documentation within timelines and budgets, with some oversight.
- Maintain technical records and documentation in support of design history.
- Execute machine testing plans to ensure designs reliably meet contract requirements.
- Estimate the hours required to accomplish design tasks.
- Participate in machinery installation, startup, and testing at customer sites.
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical input to peers.
- Develop and document processes and standards that improve engineering-team performance, and train others on them.
- Act as Engineer in Charge on small- to medium-sized projects.
Benefits
- Medical insurance options (HSA and PPO).
- Paid dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- HSA account with employer contribution.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options and up to 5% company match.
- Education assistance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Bonus potential.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
