Senior Mechanical Engineer

Startup Talents•Orlando, FL

6d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

An engineering firm specializing in process controls solutions and experts in the design, programming and deployment of automation systems for process, manufacturing, commercial buildings and public sector utilities is opening a Mechanical Engineer position in Orlando, Florida (USA) This is a great opportunity to join a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States skilled at electrical design, control system manufacturing, process integration, programming, testing, training, and ongoing support. This position is responsible for mechanical engineering on large scale projects. Project requirements involving mechanical system design from scratch, analysis/calculations (stress/fatigue/etc.), acceleration forces, load calculations, material stress design, failure and effects analysis, risk assessment, component selection, mechanical system installation/commissioning.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering roles
At least 3+ years of experience in mechanical design from scratch or major modifications (50+% redesign)
Experience doing design via 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred)
Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, including structural analysis, fatigue, reliability, tolerance studies, component selection, and applied calculations for real-world performance.
Hands-on experience with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred; Creo, Inventor, or similar).
Experience designing and troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Background in manufacturing-oriented environments where designs are physically built, installed, and commissioned.
Knowledge of techniques involving GD&T for large scale systems or systems with high duty cycle and fatigue requirements
Experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, and safety engineering is preferred
Key Competencies : Knowledge of contract documents and specifications. Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings.
Ability to perform system design functions. Planning, Customer Focused, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving.
Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters
Ability to design and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Ability to perform system analysis/calculations including Stress, fatigue, reliability, life expectancy, tolerance studies
Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferred
Capable of working “off” shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ASTM standards and safety-critical mechanical design.
Prior experience in ride system design supporting amusement, attractions, or guest-facing mechanical systems.
Exposure to formal risk assessments, failure analysis, or safety-driven design reviews.

Responsibilities

Responsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of mechanical components based on project requirements
Provide input, and system modification as needed, for system integration with other project disciplines
Manage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfied.
Ensure design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standards.
Project technical risk assessment document generation and mitigation implementation
Design and analysis for safety critical parts within a mechanical system.
Design redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliability.
Design systems with complex motion and integration from automated systems.
Develop documents of system configuration and design. Documents include Description of operation, Detailed mechanical system design description, analysis reports, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans