Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

Industrial Inspection & Analysis is looking to fill a Mechanical Engineer position at our Nuclear Services location in San Antonio, TX. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the robotics and related equipment for non-destructive and decontamination activities in the Nuclear Environment.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Develops mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods, and soliciting observations from the engineering team
• Validates system and product capabilities and quality through feasibility testing methods, applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials
• Prepares product reports by collecting, researching, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Creates and refines technical and mechanical part and assembly drawings, capturing design intent and documenting the key aspects necessary to accomplish the project’s manufacturing goals
• Creates and refines complex mechanical components
• Develops the Bill of Materials management on all projects
• Performs Root Cause Analysis on and testing activities for inspection systems
• Integrates mechanical and electrical components into the engineering design
• Develops high quality engineering drawings with GD&T
• Analyzes mechanical systems, including Finite Element analysis for structural, fatigue, thermal, vibration on engineering designs
• Develops manufacturing drawings in accordance with applicable engineering standards
• Interfaces with outside vendors for component selection, manufacturing, and assembly
• Reads and interprets technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Develops heavy engineering reports to include mathematical engineering analysis
• Produces design concepts for proposal bidding
• Provides recommendations to the Engineering Manager in regard to retrofitting and any modifications to parts or assemblies
• Works with the Engineering Manager, manufacturing group, and project teams to ensure that all elements of the project are integrated effectively and efficiently to meet customer demands
• Ensures compliance with all company and statutory procedures, standards, and specifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong skills in math and geometry
• Detail-oriented engineering skills
• Experience in classic engineering calculations (statics, mechanics of materials, dynamics and fluid mechanics)
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Experience with GD&T
• Finite Element Analysis experience using Solidworks Simulation or other commercial FEA software
• Solidworks or other 3D CAD software experience
• US Citizenship
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Mid-level project management skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally
• Ability to satisfy all Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) security requirements to obtain unescorted access to U.S. nuclear power plants

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work varying hours and varying days of the week.
• Must be able to work in varying working environments ranging from an indoor office / laboratory environment to an outdoor site to power plant to other industrial facilities.
• The position may occasionally be exposed to acetone, solvents, grease, cutting fluids, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic and / or caustic chemicals.
• May be exposed to ionizing radiation.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and / or push up to 50 lbs.
• Must meet vision requirements for the job, including near vision, color vision, and depth perception.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance and Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid holidays and time off
• 401(k)