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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and structural analysis, including hand calculations.
• At least 7 years designing, building, and testing large-scale mechanical, structural, or fluid systems.
• Track record of owning at least three large-scale systems from design through commissioning.
• Expert-level Siemens NX skills for structural design and fabrication drawings; Teamcenter or similar PLM experience.
• Hands-on machining experience with mills and lathes, and professional 3D printing experience for prototypes and fixtures.
• Experience with process piping design, specification, and installation.
• Experience designing custom machined and welded components for fixtures and structures.
• Understanding of ASME/ANSI piping and pressure vessel codes; familiarity with NFPA 79.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices, including DFMEA, PFMEA, and HAZOP.
• Working knowledge of electrical power systems and connector selection.
• Experience directing skilled trades and subcontractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, or five years of additional experience in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Experience with finite element analysis.
• Commissioning and proof testing of fluid systems for pressurized, cryogenic, vacuum, or elevated-temperature service.
• Experience with pipe supports, tooling, and fixtures for test stands.
• Crane operations, lift planning, and moving large structures.
• Experience designing welded steel structures using American Welding Society D1.1 and ASME BPVC applied to novel hardware.
• Experience with both small-scale rapid R&D stands and large-scale systems.
• Ability to deliver on tight schedules with creative solutions.
• Background in power generation, renewable energy, or heavy industrial equipment.
• Experience with heat exchangers and fluid conditioning equipment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, modify, and operate custom test rigs for hydraulic turbines, powertrains, and power electronics systems.
• Design load-bearing test structures, including frames, stands, weldments, tank supports, rigging, and lifting fixtures, in Siemens NX; produce fabrication drawings with weld callouts, GD&T, and machined interface features.
• Design fluid systems and piping networks, including flow and pressure-drop analysis and selection and sizing of pumps, valves, regulators, and piping.
• Design process piping and plant layouts for rapid deployment, and design tanks and vessels for large-volume fluid storage.
• Develop P&IDs, test methodologies, procedures, and safety protocols for test systems.
• Machine, 3D print, and assemble prototype parts and fixtures as needed, and decide what to make in-house versus outsource.
• Integrate mechanical systems with electrical, controls, and data acquisition systems in cross-functional teams.
• Direct technicians, tradespeople, and subcontractors through fabrication, integration, and test operations; manage vendor procurement.
• Perform hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and real-time and post-test data review.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and establish design and analysis standards for the team.

Benefits

• Equity in the company.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Health insurance, including 100% company payment of the gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents.
• Dental insurance, with 100% company payment for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents.
• Vision insurance, with 100% company payment for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents.
• Disability insurance, with 100% company payment for a policy providing long-term financial support if the employee becomes disabled.
• Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including a 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA.
• Relocation assistance to facilitate a move to Portland, if needed.