Introduction: Ideal Vacuum is looking for a mechanical design engineers to join our team. The Ideal Vacuum engineering team manages product development, testing, and manufacturing. A successful applicant for this position will have organizational skills, SolidWorks modeling experience, drafting skills, and understand design for manufacture. Responsibilities It is important that members of our engineering group mature into self-sufficient contributors to be successful. After completing OJT (on-job training) and probationary period, a mechanical engineer at Ideal Vacuum is: • Self-directed in assigned projects, with supervisor support • Compliant with Ideal Vacuum procedures and organizational systems • Able to coordinate and steward resources to meet timelines and milestones • Involved in multiple project phases from product definition to product deployment • A valuable contributing member of our engineering and development team Education/Knowledge • B.S. Mechanical Engineering • 3+ years experience in mechanical design • SolidWorks CAD • PDM systems • Blueprints and machine drawings • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Job Tasks As a design team member at Ideal Vacuum, a mechanical engineer is responsible to complete assigned projects, in addition to contributing to team efforts when needed. Engineers provide verbal or written progress reports to their supervisor on assigned projects. The following items are common work activities for a mechanical engineer at Ideal Vacuum: • SolidWorks 3D modeling • Chamber design and vacuum pumping system design • Conceptual design and product prototyping • Creating production drawings and documentation • Supporting science team projects with mechanical design • Interacting with machinists, fabricators, and assemblers • Support of project-related manufacturing and assembly Pay & Benefits: • Competitive and negotiable salary • Health Insurance, Life Insurance, FSA • Short & Long Term Disability • 401K Retirement package • Dental & Vision Insurance • Flexible work schedule • Profit sharing bonuses • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave How To Apply: Does this sound like a position for you? Please submit your resume today to workwithus@idealvac.com. Visit our careers web site for other career opportunities. All resume submissions will be treated confidentially and with discretion. Please send your current resume CV and details of current salary package to the email above or fax them to: (505) 872-9001.
See More Details >>Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Science, Engineering, Management Solutions, LLC (Sem-Sol) is a small business located in Albuquerque, NM. The company consists of skilled scientists, engineers and technicians that specialize in directed energy and pulsed power systems. Sem-Sol is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer who can translate novel and challenging problems into innovative and dynamic solutions. Our ideal candidate is someone who can take a project from concept to delivery while staying on-time and within budget. You won’t be working alone – you’ll have a team to support you. That means that the senior mechanical engineer we need must also have the character and communication skills it takes to effectively work as part of a team, and when needed, lead the team. Part of what makes Sem-Sol a great place to work is the level of autonomy we give our team to complete their work. So, to fit into our independent work environment, our senior mechanical engineer must have excellent prioritization and project development skills. Of course, a successful candidate will also have a strong knowledge of CAD software and drafting procedures. Job Type: • This position requires you to be on-site in Albuquerque, NM • Full-Time = 40 hours per week • We offer a competitive salary along with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401k, sick leave and PTO. Duties as a Senior Mechanical Engineer will include: · Support the development and documentation of mechanical, fluid, and thermal system requirements to establish a system design. · Support the development, maintenance, or modification of system and component design and definition. · Perform and documenting analyses to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. · Support system components' designs/proposals standards to provide installation and detail documentation. · Perform initial and ongoing design reviews. · Deliver documentation offering a critical analysis and suggestions for correcting errors. · Collaborate with Project Managers to develop an accurate accounting of all engineering hours required for various types of projects. Required Qualifications for a Senior Mechanical Engineer: · Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college. · 10+ years’ experience in an engineering role. · 4+ years’ project management experience. · Working in a SolidWorks PDM environment. · Strong knowledge of SolidWorks CAD software and drafting procedures. Desired Skills/Experience/Qualifications for a Senior Mechanical Engineer: · At least 2,000 hours of SolidWorks experience, including detail and assembly design, incorporating fit, form, and functionality of designs. · Drafting practices per ASME Y14.100Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 · Experience leading technical teams · Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience · Experience with design of vacuum systems, pulsed power, or directed energy · Experience using Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. · Some experience with configuration control of documents. · Ability to effectively work on multiple tasks with changing priorities and interruptions. · PhD or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college. To be eligible for this opportunity, you must meet the following requirements: · This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. · Active Security Clearance is required or ability to obtain a security clearance. Science, Engineering, Management Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Company Overview Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world's transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people's quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables. Job Summary Reporting to the Fuel Operations Manager, this position contributes to the development and production of pebble fuel for Kairos Power's fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor. The individual selected for this position will help construct, operate, and maintain and assemble equipment and work with engineers to execute the annular fuels R&D program. As part of an operations team, the individual selected for this position will run the manufacturing process for the facility, as well as implement other mechanical assembly, support and operation as required by code or regulation. This individual thrives in a fast-paced, positive environment, which values continuous improvement and accountability. Responsibilities Mechanical Assembly and Troubleshooting • Carefully assembling mechanical components according to detailed instructions and blueprints. • Aligning and positioning parts to ensure proper fit and function. • Using hand tools, power tools, and specialized fixtures to secure components. • Checking for tolerances and quality control during assembly. • Performs troubleshooting of malfunctioning equipment and develops solutions to restore equipment to operation. • Assists engineering staff in developing the critical operations program and critical spares list. • Read and interpret design plans, and prepare layouts for assembling components • Participate in engineering reviews and studies to support future equipment and facility upgrades. Facility Operations • Execute the manufacturing processes associated with the annular fuels program. • Support the day-to-day operations of the facility; Startup, run, and shutdown heavy machinery and auxiliary equipment. • Assist in performing and evaluating both destructive and non-destructive tests on annular fuel. Document results under the QA program. • Identify equipment issues, provide recommended corrective actions, and participate in root cause analysis as necessary. • Perform lockout-tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment. • Work with hazardous chemicals and radiological materials within gloveboxes, fume hoods, or other engineered containment enclosures. • Use tools such as drills, grinders, calipers, and presses, etc. • Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts. • Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications • 6+ years of education and/or work experience in a mechanical assembly, pipefitting, or mechanical trades. Experience in maintenance, fabrication shops, manufacturing, or process plant work experience preferred. • High school diploma or GED certificate required. Associates degree in Mechatronics, Millwright, or completion of trade school/vocational certification program preferred. • Experience working from procedures, P&IDs, construction drawings, work permits, and technical manuals. • Experience developing or contributing to work instructions and standard operating procedures preferred. • Certification in forklift or aerial lift operation (or ability to obtain). • Thorough knowledge of mechanical parts like hydraulics, motors, welding, and belt systems and how to work safely in those environments • Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. • Strong problem-solving and time management skills • Capacity and willingness to learn and perform new duties or more complex assignments. • Ability to work within a highly collaborative team • Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently • Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others • Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge • Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges, and issues Physical Demands • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another • Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 40 pounds in all directions • Communicating with others to exchange information • Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment, or machinery • Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams Environmental Conditions • High temperatures occasionally • Noisy environments occasionally • Lab or Manufacturing Environment • Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions • Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned • High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced Safety and PPE • Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs • Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions • Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, respirators, gloves, safety shoes, etc. Certification • Certification in forklift or aerial lift operation (or ability to obtain). Additional Requirements • Occasionally requires working weekends • Occasionally requires schedule flexibility • Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours • Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines #LI-Onsite About our Benefits We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below: • Competitive compensation packages • Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents • Paid Vacation • 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA) Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Kairos Power participates in E-Verify. Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please. Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy's general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Albuquerque, NM, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. With 19,789 mechanical workers in Albuquerque, NM, and an average wage of $1,123.27 per week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 11% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $119,606 annually for experienced professionals.
