Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC•Warrendale, OR

31d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, is hiring an onsite Mechanical Engineer for a long-term contract in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The position reports to the Manager of Hardware Engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The Mechanical Engineer designs mechanical components and assemblies with attention to seismic integrity and manufacturability, including cabinets, custom internal metalwork, fasteners, and fabrication packages. The role supports cabinet hardware for electrical applications, manages bills of material and design revisions, prepares technical and quality documentation, and works with manufacturing teams and outside fabricators to resolve issues and ensure products meet drawings and specifications. The engineer also coordinates with engineering groups and third-party test facilities for equipment qualification, performs supporting calculations, and assists customers with installation and emergent technical issues. Domestic and international travel to customer and supplier sites may be available. The position calls for independent completion of assignments within project schedules and budgets, with attention to task accuracy and completeness. WECTEC emphasizes employee safety and offers competitive pay. The estimated base pay range is $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills. Most positions qualify for benefits including comprehensive health and income protection benefits, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid vacations for qualifying positions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Knowledge of AWS or equivalent welding requirements.
General knowledge of sheet metal welding.
Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault, or similar tools.
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5).
Ability to work as part of a team that includes engineering, testing, manufacturing, supply chain management, and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience with sheet metal design is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical components and assemblies to ensure seismic integrity and ease of manufacturing.
Create 3D models and design packages for cabinets, custom internal metalwork, fasteners, and fabrication.
Help design cabinet hardware for electrical applications and assemblies.
Manage bills of material and revision control for mechanical design packages.
Compile technical and quality documentation for procurement, testing, and manufacturing of hardware products.
Work with manufacturing teams and outside fabricators to resolve issues, provide oversight, and ensure products comply with build-to-print drawing packages and specifications.
Coordinate with engineering organizations and third-party test facilities to conduct equipment qualification tests.
Perform engineering calculations to support product design or analysis.
Support customers with installation and emergent technical issues.
Complete assignments independently within project schedule and budget requirements.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.