SSOE is seeking a Mechanical Designer for our Food and Consumer Products division. Our Mechanical Designers are essential, working closely with our project teams, project managers and clients to implement the designs in both 2D and 3D environments, often working out the practical distribution solutions and coordinating with multiple disciplines. Mechanical Designers can expect to support projects involving process equipment systems integration, industrial utilities and process piping. They also cover a wide range of expertise, such as calculating sizing and routing paths of ducts and pipes and producing drawings from provided design data. This role will be based out of our Austin, Texas location. What Makes SSOE a Great Place To Work You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual. When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results. AI and Innovation As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work. Responsibilities A Typical Day Might Include: • Applies standard design techniques and procedures exercising judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to design concepts. • Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and assistance in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems. • Coordinates and directs the work effort of designers on the same project with some responsibility for checking portions of the completed drawings. • Prepares addendums and bulletins. Initiates project change orders for submittal to the project manager. • Attends construction meetings and produces site observation reports and final punch list. May trouble-shoot design problems in the field during construction. • Develops an understanding for other discipline's needs and requirements and relates them to own discipline and total project scope. • Researches design options and documents findings for project engineer/architect. • Checks design calculations and drawings. • Processes shop drawings; checks to ensure quality accuracy and completeness. • Has frequent external customer contact. • May have external customer contact to make sure equipment will reach the customers hit rates, layout, and custom pieces for the lines to work as a whole. • May be requested to attend training to develop supervisory skills. • May serve as job captain on single discipline projects. • May write portions of specifications and assist in preparing design and construction cost estimates. • Travel required. • Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments. Qualifications Qualifications You’ll Need on Day One: • Associate degree in the engineering or architectural fields preferred. • Experienced with food and/or beverage processing, packaging and material handling projects with Piping design experience being a plus. • Experience with AutoCAD 2D/3D required. • The following application competencies are also a plus: Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Navisworks/Cintoo • Experience with equipment layouts and system integrations. • 8+ related designer experience. • Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. • Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays. #designer #mechanical
See More Details >>Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Summary The Medical Device Solutions team is seeking a Mechanical Technician as a core team member in the design and development of medical products and systems. This role assists in the development of handheld medical devices and medical equipment and contributes to all phases of product design including initial requirements definition, conceptualization, and feasibility assessment/demonstration; detail design including engineering analysis and testing; verification and validation testing and documentation; transfer to the client and follow-on support as needed. Responsibilities • Conducts testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices using knowledge of mechanical components and mechanisms to troubleshoot prototype devices and systems. • Supports/leads design of custom test fixtures and development of engineering test protocols. • Operates machine tools, hand tools and CNC equipment and other lab equipment as needed for custom hardware modification and development. • Supports ideation/brainstorming activities to investigate unusual design challenges by taking new concept ideas and transforming them into tangible solutions. This includes constructing new or modifying existing components, investigating novel assembly processes, tools, and materials. • Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment, creativity and innovation are required to identify the problem and provide input into a solution. Uses experience to recommend a technical approach and to assess its feasibility. • Procures components and fabricates mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies using appropriate industry standards, technical drawings, schematics, and sketches. Provides input on design improvements for prototype hardware. • Design and development of test fixtures and systems, using extensive knowledge of options for instrumentation and data collection, mechanical, pneumatics, or hydraulic systems, mechanism design, basic integration of control circuits, etc. • Assists in preparation of engineering drawings and test reports. May participate in or provide input to written and/or oral presentations to clients, suppliers, visitors, and technical representatives to disseminate information. Contributes to the technical planning of project work. Key Qualifications • Associate degree in related field, such as Mechanical Engineering Technology; 10 years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field. • U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain a government clearance. • Operates lab equipment, hand and machine tools, and CNC equipment as needed for custom hardware development. • Demonstrates the ability to perform assignments that may not be standardized in nature. • Exhibits technical knowledge to perform moderately complex assignments. • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding behind application by beginning to troubleshoot and interpret results. • Conducts specified non-routine analysis of data and prepares data for written reports. • Uses established outlines for documenting results for inclusion in technical reports. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with integration and testing of smaller electro-mechanical systems • Experience with CAD, particularly SolidWorks • Experience with benchtop testing • Experience working in a quality system e.g. ISO13485 Travel Requirements: Up to 10% Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life. • Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. • Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs. • Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated. • Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits. • Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support. • Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. • Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education. A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: • Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects • Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery • Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment • Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders • Give back to and improve our communities Vaccinations & Safety Protocols Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws). Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle. The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
See More Details >>Current Employees and Students: Please log in to Workday to use the internal job search and application process. The senior mechanical engineer designs, modifies, plans, initiates and manages projects, implements, and assesses equipment and staff performance standards that support effective equipment operations and efficient utilities usage. Mechanical systems and equipment include but are not limited to: HVAC, plumbing, steam, chilled water, and medical gas. Develops scope, specifications, and drawings for HVAC/mechanical projects. Performs engineering quality assurance reviews of large-scale and highly complex construction and renovation projects. Identifies short- and long- term capital needs of HVAC, controls, and mechanical systems, develops scope, procures budget estimates, and provides technical direction through project completion. Gathers and analyzes data and prepares capital and operations planning recommendations. Gathers and maintains documentation required for hospital accreditation through accrediting and regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission. Operates with a very high level of autonomy and typically serves as an engineering planner/project coordinator utilizing both internal and external consultants and resources. Projects coordinated and managed by this position are of considerable scope, value, and frequently involve a high level of problem resolution and negotiation. This position manages the administrative functions of staff assigned to their projects including managing consulting engineers and leading internal staff. Mentors and develops FOD Operations staff and supports the department’s goals and mission. Communicates across the health system, university administration, and other university facilities departments. Minimum Qualifications For Hire: • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering • Professional Engineer license; five years’ experience in HVAC, plumbing, and/or fire protection design (preferably in a hospital setting) with two of those years leading work groups and two of those years of construction project management. Excellent engineering and office software skills. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Considerable experience with hospital mechanical systems, desired. • One to three years’ experience in healthcare HVAC, plumbing and fire protection, desired. LEED AP BD+C, CEM, CHFM and/or Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, desired. • Ability to create and maintain strong team collaboration; and foster a positive work environment. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse and customer service focused environment; and build constructive and effective relationships within team and across the organization. • Ability to comfortably handle risk and uncertainty; can act without having total picture available. • Demonstrated proficient diagnostic skills - able to systematically identify and resolve technical problems. Valid driver's license. Must live within sixty (60) miles of the Wexner Medical Center’s main campus. Ongoing: • Meets mandatory safety and educational requirements. • Demonstrates competence in technical and interpersonal skills required to meet job expectations. • Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standards (ASME), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Ohio Basic Building Code (OBBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory agency requirements for compliance; takes appropriate action when needed. Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Columbus, OH, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship lasts about three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 45,160 mechanical trade professionals in Ohio, with Columbus being a significant hub for these skilled trades. The average weekly wage for mechanical trade professionals in Columbus is approximately $1,059.43, with experienced professionals often earning over $110,966 annually. Trade schools, unions, and apprenticeship programs help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
