Senior Mechanical Equipment Designer

Merrick & Company•Los Alamos, NM

7d•$40 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Merrick & Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Equipment Designer to join the Nuclear Services & Technology Business Unit in Albuquerque, NM or Los Alamos, NM. This role focuses on the design of custom equipment, including prototype/one-off custom equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, specialty research equipment, and remotely operated mechanisms for handling radioactive and hazardous materials. This is a full-time, collaborative position where the senior designer will work with a small team to produce 3D models, drawings, and fabrication packages of custom equipment, with or without direction from the project engineer. Typical equipment includes containment systems (gloveboxes, hot cells, cleanrooms), material handling equipment, small scale process piping & equipment, furnace systems, metal working systems (mills, lathes, rolling machines), and pressure vessels. The pay range for this position is $40.25 - $52.00 per hour, with the final offer dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in a related field
Familiarity with 3D systems (CATIA, SolidWorks or equal), 2D software (AutoCAD preferred) and Autodesk Revit
Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated capability in the design of custom equipment and/or containment systems, development of design documentation including fabrication drawings, equipment datasheets and design record documents
Ability to acquire a security clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for client projects

Nice To Haves

Experience in the DOE and DOD market segments
Expert proficiency with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill

Responsibilities

Preparation of component, subassembly, and main assembly Creo (Pro/E) models
Creating detailed fabrication drawing packages
Evaluating and selecting purchased components
Creating detailed Bills of Materials
Completing equipment datasheets
Establishing model structure and drawing tree architecture for distinct deliverables
Establishing and maintaining file naming conventions and Windchill folders
Directing the activities of less experienced team members to produce final product
Providing checking support for deliverables
Conducting design activities following regimented quality assurance/quality control procedures
Holding team meetings and instructional presentations
Developing best practices in CAD usage
Mentoring, coaching, and conducting performance reviews for team members