Mechanical Engineer (Early Career)

Battelle • Columbus, OH

2d • $71,400 - $95,000 • 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 position supports a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff providing design and maintenance assistance for electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems across client programs.

The selected candidate will design, test, and integrate new systems and support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of existing mechanical systems. Work includes applying engineering principles to mechanical design and analysis, creating and interpreting engineering drawings, supporting fabrication and hands-on laboratory activities, and preparing technical documentation. The role involves collaboration with clients, associate contractors, and Battelle engineers across multiple sites, as well as work within a stringent client quality assurance system. Travel and temporary assignments of up to 120 days may be required.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 0–3 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree. The candidate must be a sole U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. The stated annual salary range is $71,400–$95,000, with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

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

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 materials science principles, including mechanics and machine design, kinematics, dynamics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science and 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 such as 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.
• 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 written 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.
• Travel and work temporary assignments for up to 120 days if needed.

Benefits

• Flexible, compressed work schedule with every other Friday off for most team members.
• Enhanced work flexibility through a model offering 60% in-office and 40% remote work, dependent on team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits, plus optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan; for most employees, Battelle contributes 5% regardless of employee contribution and matches employee contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.
• Opportunity for select funding to pursue scientific and technological ideas.
• Collaborative work with world-class experts and opportunities to develop scientific leaders and contribute to communities.

What This Job Offers

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