Mechanical Engineer I
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. ATEC scores B on the Alion truth index.
SUMMARY
Perform, direct, and coordinate activities involved in design, analysis, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Review customer statement of work (SOW) documents, specifications, and manuals to ensure all requirements are met or exceeded for projects involving new product design, hardware modification, and engineering analyses.
Design components of mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic, or heat transfer systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and structures.
Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
Perform engineering analyses of components and systems using finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), classical hand calculations, and other methods.
Assist in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems. Actively participate in product testing.
Assist in fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to required industry and government standards, as well as customer specifications.
Coordinate maintenance and repair activities.
Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions, as well as improve system performance.
Work with Technical Publications Group to revise and create Technical Orders, Manuals, and other documentation.
Assist in developing quotes and technical proposals.
Stay current on engineering software capabilities and techniques, as well as physical testing methods.
Work to stay within project budgets and schedules.
Evaluate engineering, manufacturing, and business processes, making suggestions as appropriate to make improvements.
Attend project meeting, both on-site and off-site, as required in support of construction and fabrication projects.
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Vital Link International Standards Organization (ISO9000) policies and correct and report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
ISO9000 SPECIFIC DUTIES
Be familiar with and understand Vital Link Quality Policy and company objectives.
Understand required ISO9000 specific Procedures and Work Instructions.
Complete all records required by Procedures and Work Instructions.
Participate in Vital Link Continuous Improvement activities as appropriate.
Participate in ISO9000 training as required.
Cooperate with Auditors.
Report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or one (1) to four (4) years related experience and / or training; or combination of education and experience.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred.
Experience using 3-D Solid Modeling software (SolidWorks), Structural FEA (SolidWorks Simulation), CFD (ANSYS CFX, FLUENT, and SolidWorks Flow Simulation), MATLAB, and Microsoft Office products.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit., use hands to handle equipment, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
www.Atec.com Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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