Mechanical Engineer - Component Development

About the role

SEL Inc. is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for its Component Development team, which builds the equipment, processes and technologies that will enable SEL's future manufacturing capabilities. The role suits people who are comfortable in a shop, lab or manufacturing area as much as behind a computer, and who enjoy turning ideas into working solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, manufacturing equipment and prototype systems
• Create mechanical designs and assemblies using CAD software
• Develop, build, test and improve prototype equipment and manufacturing processes
• Design experiments and evaluate materials, processes and manufacturing concepts
• Troubleshoot equipment, processes and mechanical systems to find root causes and implement improvements
• Work with technicians, operators, suppliers and colleagues from other disciplines
• Support automation, process improvement and manufacturing capability projects
• Perform mechanical analysis, tolerance studies and design-for-manufacturability evaluations
• Maintain bills of materials, engineering documentation, test reports and work instructions
• Qualify components, materials and suppliers, and run tests and analyse results

Required profile

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with part and assembly design
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort in both engineering and manufacturing environments
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing, documentation and presentations

Required skills

• SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Additional helpful experience: tooling and fixture design, automation, pneumatics or motion control, machining, fabrication or welding, DFM/DFA, process development, experimental design, thermal/structural/vibration analysis

What we offer

• Pay range of $89,400 - $134,100 per year, depending on experience and skills
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options
• 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance and engineering development programs