Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Portland, OR, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field generally last three to four years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 66,570 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with a significant presence in Portland, OR. The average weekly wage for apprentices in Portland is approximately $1,194, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,592 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate the search for apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
Overview We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Mechanical Engineering on our Outdoor product team in our Portland, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and directing a Mechanical Engineering team that designs, verifies and implements mechanical, optomechanical, and electromechanical components, products and systems. Essential Functions • Lead and direct a team to design new products, enhance existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures • Directly supervise various levels of mechanical team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring • Participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance for the team • Participate in design reviews, assuring proper attendees and proper coverage of topics, imparting lessons learned and good design practices • Create effective staffing plans and ensure team meets overall design, quality, and schedule goals in accordance with the product development plan through an appropriate combination of analysis and testing • Understand Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Development team needs and ensure that engineers are working effectively with these groups to enable project team success • Confer with Management and Manufacturing teams to determine feasibility and cost effectiveness of new product concepts • Participate in recruiting activities Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 5 years relevant experience OR a minimum of 10 years relevant experience • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment Desired Qualifications • Previous leadership experience supervising direct reports • Experience leading cross-functional teams, projects or groups • Working knowledge of optical systems and custom optomechanical components Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
See More Details >>Job Title: Hydraulic/Mechanical Engineer Job Description The main function of this position is to design and support modifications to OEM machines. Most of the machines are hydraulically driven, but an increasing number of electrical components are being introduced into the heavy machinery. Thus, a key part of this role involves reading and understanding machine hydraulic and electrical schematics. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical design and engineering background for heavy industrial equipment and/or machinery, an understanding of machine hydraulic systems, and, ideally, a familiarity with Danfoss Plus 1 software for programming control systems. Responsibilities • Design and support modifications to OEM machines, and assist with other design projects using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar software. • Read and understand machine hydraulic and electrical schematics. • Design and troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems. • Create schematics and bills of materials for production. • Design and test new systems. • Install, program, and repair programmable controllers. Qualifications • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), or Mechatronics Engineering is strongly preferred. • 3-5+ years of post-academic, professional experience, with some related closely to the duties of this job. • Proven experience with hydraulics is essential - reading schematics, creating or modifying designs with hydraulics considerations. • Knowledge of heavy equipment hydraulic and electrical systems, including design and troubleshooting. • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics. • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, Creo, SolidWorks or other 3D CAD modeling software. • Basic programming skills in Danfoss Plus 1 software is advantageous. Work Environment This job is onsite at our client site, and the work environment includes both office areas for engineering work and shop floor areas for production. The shop environment is not temperature controlled, so candidates must be comfortable working in cold and warm environmental conditions. The role involves physically demanding tasks such as climbing up and down large off-road machinery and getting dirty while handling equipment. Flexibility in work hours is provided, with the ability to set your own schedule, as appropriate (start at 6am, for example). The culture/atmosphere is supportive, with a family feel and a strong team ethic. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: • Hiring diverse talent • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
See More Details >>POSITION SUMMARY: The Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) design engineering organization generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) NSSS. Utilizing proven state-of-the-art methodologies NSSS components are engineered to nuclear industry standards. The person in this position performs design and stress analyses of pressure vessels , reactor vessel internals, primary equipment supports, and /or piping in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III and applicable regulatory requirements. All work within the NSSS design organization is completed under ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and respective U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines. Essential Duties And Responsibilities • Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards and regulations. • Performs and documents evaluations of components to the rules and requirements of Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code including but not limited to analysis of components for pressure, mechanical/thermal loadings including Primary Stress, Primary plus Secondary stress intensity range, and fatigue . Utilizes the results from these evaluations to optimize component(s) design. • Prepare and/or review engineering specifications, CAD models, and other documentation that communicate the design and technical aspects of components, systems, and structures associated with the NSSS. • Familiar with ANSYS finite element software and CAD packages. • Interprets scope and project requirements. • Acquires, maintains and develops training qualifications. Provides guidance and mentoring to other staff members in all areas of NSSS Systems and D esign. • Interacts with co-workers and other disciplines to promote effective coordination of design activities and resolution of technical problems. Individuals should be interested in acquiring general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields in order to function on multi-disciplinary teams. • Provides mentoring and technical direction to less experienced engineers. Serves as a technical lead for the NSSS Component Analysis Group . • Responsible for results and engineering oversight. • Performs other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. • Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations. • Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, Is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization. • Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently. • Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events. • Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance. • Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. • Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards. • Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1. Minimum Skills, Qualifications And Abilities • Education: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, from a four year ABET accredited college or university is required. An advanced degree is preferred. A professional engineer (P.E.) certification is preferred. • Experience: A minimum of 10 years of full-time relevant working experience is required. Candidates must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience with engineering design and stress engineering analysis ( D esign by A nalysis methodology) in the nuclear industry (Subsection NB, NG, or NF components of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code) , as well as expertise with the ANSYS computer program. Additional experience in the following areas is desired: • Seismic/dynamic analysis. • Computer programming skills (e.g., ANSYS APDL, Matlab , Python). • Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers. • Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment. • The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. • Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation. (This is a general statement that will cover if there is some travel to conferences or vendor sites. If the travel is a significant part of the position, please indicate as such. For example: this position will require travel 50% of time domestically and internationally). Disclaimer : Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification. NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status. Pay And Benefits The target pay range for this position is $127,104 - $153,401 annually.The full pay range is $113,955 - $178,237. At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department. For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page: Employee Benefits | NuScale Power
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