Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with Hamilton, you will help us deliver positive innovations by designing and building practical solutions to develop, test, and implement new products. Specifically, you will take ideas from concept to implementation through CAD design, dimensioned drawings, prototype assembly and testing, tooling design, manufacturing specifics, and more. A successful Mechanical Engineer will bring an analytical mindset to independently take control of and complete assigned sections of new product development efforts.

 

This is a full-time onsite role at our headquarters in Reno, NV.

 

Essential Functions:

• Perform design and development tasks from concept to implementation, including CAD design, dimensioned drawings, prototype assembly/testing, tooling design, manufacturing process instructions, V&V, etc.
• Plan projects, including developing schedules, time estimates, and cost estimates.
• Study and evaluate disciplinary or interdisciplinary aspects of new product or design concepts (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, firmware, software).
• Plan and direct design testing to ensure performance at all stages of design and development.
• Complete assigned development tasks in a timely manner, complying with performance and industry standards.
• Thoroughly document assigned development tasks including defining specifications, evaluating risk, determining test procedures, defining acceptance criteria, communicating test results, and executing Engineering Change Orders.
• Clear presentation of developments or designs at design reviews.
• Independently drive and complete assigned major sections of a new product development effort.
• Communicate and coordinate across departments and with outside vendors.
• Troubleshoot production floor problems, determine solutions, and implement design changes.
• Hands-on use of mechanical tools and instrumentation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, listening, and written), including the ability to interface effectively with other engineering disciplines, leaders, front line workers, and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong skills in building 3D part models, CAD assemblies, and creating dimensioned engineering drawings.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited higher education institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the design and development of machined parts and/or cast or molded components.
• Consistent usage of a solid modeling CAD package.
• Experience creating design layouts and tolerance studies.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis.

Preferred

• Experience using Creo for CAD work, but SolidWorks or similar is acceptable.
• Relevant industry experience (fluidics, laboratory products, medical devices, electromechanical devices, injection molding, high-precision components, and similar).
• Product development experience.

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects    
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement    
• Commitment to sustainable design    
• Competitive Compensation    
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more)
• Solid Stable Company
• Drug free workplace. 

Learn more about us @: www.hamiltoncompany.com 

 

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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