Mechanical Engineer

Actalent•Austin, TX

78d•$55 - $85•Onsite

About The Position

This Mechanical Engineer position involves working on various programs at different stages of the product development lifecycle. The role requires a dynamic individual capable of pivoting between tasks and contributing to the design, building, and testing of micro-turbine and turbo-generator systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent Engineering.
7+ years of experience for Level 3 positions; 3+ years of experience for Level 2 positions.
Experience in dynamic systems, especially turbomachinery and precision assembly/dynamics.
Proficiency in Siemens NX, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), ANSYS, FEA, and PLM (Teamcenter).
Experience in static and dynamic structural analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, and automotive industries.
Thermal analysis and assembly analysis experience.
Master's Degree in Engineering is a plus.
Knowledge of AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and test micro-turbine and turbo-generator systems.
Perform mechanical design and analysis of static and rotating hardware using metallic or composite materials.
Utilize Siemens Teamcenter and NX for modeling and drafting, following the latest dimensional and tolerancing standards (ASME Y14.5).
Set up, execute, and review advanced analyses using ANSYS, focusing on elastic or elastic-plastic behavior, blade and vane dynamics, rotor-dynamics, and thermals.
Iterate design concepts to drive cost reduction and enhance design value.
Engage in customer-funded or internal projects and assist in drafting proposals.
Manage component level and subsystem level hardware from digital to physical verification.
Collaborate with team members and subject matter experts to achieve program milestones.
Assist in task prioritization and resource allocation, balancing project obligations, delivery milestones, and budget requirements.
Provide expert advice to upper management on problem-solving and solution strategies.
Perform mechanical assembly of hardware.
Conduct test data acquisition and post-processing to validate designs.
Support and operate within an AS9100 quality environment following standard protocols.