Mechanical Engineer (Early Career)

Battelle • Columbus, OH

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Battelle is seeking an early-career Mechanical Engineer to join its Advanced Microsystems Solutions business line in an onsite role in Columbus, Ohio. The engineer will design, test, and integrate new systems and support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of existing mechanical systems. The position is part of a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff providing design and maintenance support for electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on client programs. The role involves collaboration with clients, associate contractors, and Battelle engineers across multiple sites, along with hands-on laboratory work and preparation of technical documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 0–3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or a master's degree.
• Willingness to travel and work temporary assignments for up to 120 days if needed.
• Must be a sole U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Educational background in electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Curious and creative approach to problem-solving and system troubleshooting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project and Visio.
• Ability to work within a stringent client-driven quality assurance program.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Working knowledge of CAD/modeling programs such as SolidWorks and/or Creo/Pro-Engineer.
• Desire for hands-on experience in laboratory and shop environments.
• Comfort with hands-on work in varied and dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and associate contractors to define system requirements and integrate systems.
• Design, analyze, test, manufacture, and maintain mechanical components and systems.
• Apply engineering, physics, and material science principles in areas including machine design, kinematics, dynamics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, material science, strength of materials, and structural analysis.
• Collaborate with Battelle engineers across multiple sites to design, fabricate, and integrate new mechanical systems.
• Use computer-aided design software, including SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Apply machining and fabrication principles to designs.
• Generate and interpret engineering schematics and drawing packages.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and produce technical drawing packages for component and assembly fabrication.
• Generate and follow installation and testing procedures within a stringent client quality assurance system.
• Develop task plans and schedules.
• Prepare technical documentation, including final reports, test plans and reports, system manuals, operating instructions, assembly instructions, and maintenance instructions.
• Present design concepts and task status to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Maintain, test, and troubleshoot existing mechanical systems independently or as part of an integrated technical team.
• Support hands-on laboratory work, including system assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits.
• Optional supplemental benefits.
• Partner coverage, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with a 5% employer contribution for most employees and matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.
• Flexible, compressed work schedule that for most teams provides every other Friday off.
• Work flexibility through a model that may allow 60% in-office and 40% remote work, depending on team and position needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level