Mechanical Engineer (NPI/NTI)
$120k - $150k USD
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
As a Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for;
- Work with cross functional teams to research novel technologies and design new instrumentation to demonstrate project feasibility and meet defined specifications
- Participate in design activities through design reviews, prototyping, and communicating schedules, milestones, and status to project teams
- Create component and assembly CAD files, specify materials, and establish acceptable performance criteria and standards for mechanical designs
- Create and execute test plans to qualify instrument prototypes and sub-assemblies, troubleshoot using sound engineering principals, and document results
- Create instrument documentation such as bills of material and specification sheets for purchasing. Follow Configuration Management processes to release part documentation using an ERP system
- Design and fabricate test fixtures for prototype and pilot production environment
- Optimize sheet metal design, aluminum casting design, and component placement for ease of use, maintenance, and manufacturability
Qualifications;
- Ability to design and assemble prototypes
- Skill with mechanical hand tools and machine shop experience
- Ability to read, interpret, and create mechanical drawings; especially sheet metal, plastic injection-molded and machined part drawings utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME/ANSI Y14.5M
- Experience applying tolerance analysis to ensure proper fit and function
- Expertise with Solidworks CAD and Solidworks PDM for configuration management
- Strong problem-solver with a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and ability to engage with subject matter experts to identify solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to collaborate with direct technical colleagues
- Experience with document management and change control
- Quick learner able to understand complex mechanical sub-assemblies and 3D models
- Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes
- Ability to interpret technical material, define problem statements, create test plans, collect data, establish facts, and communicate conclusions effectively
Preferred Skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with emphasis on engagement, teamwork, and positive attitude
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, identify problems, formulate solutions, and determine priorities with minimum oversight
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail, time management, and multi-tasking skills
- Meticulous with a keen eye for detail, ensuring high-quality deliverables
- Enjoys working in a team environment and collaborating with others to develop solutions to technical challenges
- Enjoys technical challenges and breaking down problems into more manageable parts, evaluating options, and making well-reasoned judgements
- Creative problem solver and critical thinker who enjoys technical challenges
- Adaptable with the ability to adjust to modify their approach based on new information or circumstances
- Enjoys fast paced projects focusing on finding technical solutions with the ability to make decisions quickly
- Inquisitive attitude with a passion to learn
- Likes to take risks; try new approaches and fail quickly; iterate
- Agile mindset to rapidly explore parallel options and provide recommendations for the best approach
- 7+ years of experience in product design, development, and test of mechanical subsystems
Salary Range: $120k-$150k
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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