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Mortenson

Solar Mechanic I- Pawnee

Fort Morgan, CO · On-site

ABOUT MORTENSON As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction ... S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We ...

TekSynap

IT Hardware Engineer

Denver, CO

$127K - $167K/yr

... circuitry, mechanical systems, equipment and packaging, optical systems and/or DSP systems ... If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the ...

TekSynap

IT Hardware Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

... circuitry, mechanical systems, equipment and packaging, optical systems and/or DSP systems ... If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the ...

TekSynap

IT Hardware Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

... circuitry, mechanical systems, equipment and packaging, optical systems and/or DSP systems ... If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the ...

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What are the typical daily tasks of an Opt Mechanical Engineer, and how do they interact with other teams?

As an Opt Mechanical Engineer, your daily tasks often include developing 3D models of optical assemblies, performing tolerance analyses, creating engineering drawings, and coordinating prototype builds and testing. You will regularly collaborate with optical engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing specialists, and quality assurance teams to ensure your designs are manufacturable and meet performance specifications. Working cross-functionally is vital in this role, as your input frequently impacts the overall system design and successful product integration. Strong communication and teamwork skills help ensure smooth project progress and alignment across departments, making the work highly collaborative and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Opt Mechanical Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Opt Mechanical Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering principles, optics design, and CAD software, typically supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or optical engineering. Experience with modeling tools such as SolidWorks, Zemax, or ANSYS, and familiarity with optical fabrication and testing equipment are frequently required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams are essential soft skills. These competencies enable successful design, analysis, and implementation of complex optical-mechanical systems and ensure productive teamwork on technical challenges.

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Infographic showing various Opt Mechanical Engineer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Associate Field Engineer - Controls

Wunderlich-Malec

Lakewood, CO • On-site

$74K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:
  • 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
  • ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
  • Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

Wunderlich-Malec has an opportunity for a mobile entry field engineer or technician interested in quick advancement as a design engineer and in the Data Center industry sector. This position is responsible for electrical and controls engineering projects involving electrical and instrumentation, coordination with electrical subcontractors, PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, commissioning support, and start-up assistance.
Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship. The Company does not participate in the STEM OPT training program for this position.
Major Responsibilities
  • Installation & Wiring QA/QC Verification including control panels and associated instruments (Level 2). Ensure devices and/or equipment, associated with the control system, have been installed and wired per the manufacturer's requirements as well as the submitted and approved package shop drawings and documentation
  • "Point-to-Point" testing to ensure field devices, associated with the control system, have been installed per the submitted and approved system shop drawings and documentation. (Level 3) This process also verifies the data to and from field devices are properly configured in the control system and includes data that may be read via network integration
  • Functional Performance Testing (FPT) to ensure the control system and field devices operate as defined by the relevant design (Level 4) Verification of the proper execution of control sequences, alert configuration, alert activation, trend displays, trend configurations, control system failures, and overall verification of the system graphics
  • Support System Level Testing to ensure the control system and field devices functionally perform as one system (Level 5). Verify proper execution of control sequences with all relevant systems operating to achieve a common goal. During this testing, the SCADA is used to navigate the different areas and views of the facility, alerts are activated, trend displays are monitored, and system failure scenarios are examined

Minimum Requirements
Education BS Electrical, Computer, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent field technician experience may be substituted.
Experience New Graduate or 0-2 years of field experience
  • Understanding of or exposure to field instrumentation, hardware panels and low voltage controls design
  • Understanding of control systems, components, PLC programming, SCADA programming and their applications

Physical Demands of Position Attention to detail with critical focus on Quality Control. Ability to maintain quality with repetitive commissioning events. Writing, computer work, field work in construction trailer or industrial settings, color perception, hearing, adept at verbal and written communication, teamwork, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling. Interaction and coordination with customers and third-party vendors. Daily usage of PC/office applications and cell phone.
Working / Residence Plan
  • Up to 100% travel/work site location; (outside of PTO)
  • Monday-Friday working hours with occasional weekend requirements
  • Multiple month assignments at various US-based sites with weekend travel up to 2x/month with project schedule considerations (excluding vacations). Project housing, meals and incidentals along with airfare covered by Company
  • Full company benefits, including training and paid time off (PTO)

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.
Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance
The salary range is $74,000 to $80,000 annually depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.
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