Mechanical Engineer

PA Consulting•San Francisco, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

PA is an innovation and transformation consultancy dedicated to building a positive human future through ingenuity. Their US Engineering group specializes in the design of highly integrated electromechanical systems, partnering with global clients across various industries to solve complex business challenges. The team is characterized by diverse backgrounds, skills, and cross-discipline expertise, constantly seeking solutions to problems without clear answers and embracing continuous learning. They are passionate about science and design, innately curious, and committed to intellectual honesty and integrity, honoring engineering through diligent practice and generous teaching. The company fosters a culture of continuous development, flexibility, risk-taking, and collaboration. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to solving technical problems, thrives on curiosity and creativity, and possesses a zeal for engineering principles, applied science, mathematics, analytical thinking, and experimentation to turn inventive ideas into innovative products. Effective communication with team members and external partners, founded on transparency, trust, and mutual respect, is essential, along with the ability to speak truthfully even in difficult situations.

Requirements

BS or MS in mechanical engineering or a related field and 2+ years' experience in an engineering or design-related industry.
Experience solving tough problems within one or more of the following areas: mechatronics, structural design, dynamics, thermal engineering, fluid dynamics, optics, controls, acoustics, precision mechanical systems, product engineering, and design for manufacturing.
Experience with 3D modeling CAD (Solidworks preferred) and engineering analysis tools (Python, MatLab, FEA tools, etc).

Nice To Haves

A broad range of experience in mechatronics, structural design, dynamics, thermal engineering, fluid dynamics, optics, controls, acoustics, precision mechanical systems, product engineering, and design for manufacturing.
A portfolio or selected work examples

Responsibilities

Sketch, design, build, analyze, validate, and refine robust mechanical and electromechanical designs for low volumes through mass production--on paper, through physical prototyping, and in 3D CAD.
Collaborate within cross-disciplinary teams to conduct research, brainstorm, prototype, test, analyze, document, and present work to clients.
Develop and refine the skills to deliver client solutions from low volume to mass production.