Mechanical Engineer 2

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity:

Saratech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to carry out engineering assignments involving the planning, design, and testing of mechanical equipment, systems, and processes. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and provides support to senior engineers on projects of medium complexity. The ideal candidate brings solid mechanical fundamentals, hands-on experience, and the ability to contribute effectively in a defense or aerospace engineering environment. This is a full-time position or part-time leading to full-time position located in Irvine, CA.

Salary Range:

• Pay Grade 49
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) from an accredited four-year college or university

• Two to five years of experience in the design, analysis, and development of industrial equipment

• US Citizenship Required

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical equipment, systems, and processes to meet program requirements

• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to validate design performance and suitability

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the assembly, repair, and testing of environmental control systems

• Under general supervision, execute assignments involving responsibility for a secondary project or a portion of a major project

• Support higher-level engineers on medium-complexity projects and assist with more complex assignments as needed

• Provide technical guidance and direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters

• Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across other functional teams

• Prepare technical documentation and written reports as required

• Present designs and technical information to peers, engineers, and customers

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of applied thermodynamics and mechanical design principles

• Familiarity with drawing and drafting standards

• Experience carrying out engineering assignments involving mechanical equipment and systems

• Defense or aerospace industry experience preferred

• Experience in the development of thermal systems is a strong plus

• Exposure to electrical circuits and control theory is a plus

• Understanding of military specifications, environmental specifications, and test specifications preferred

• Hands-on testing and hardware experience required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective technical presentations to customers

Other Requirements:

• Complies with all organizational policies and procedures
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all customer and/or employee information to assure customer and/or employee rights are protected
• Adheres to policies regarding notification of absence and PTO requests
• Attends all mandatory management and staff meetings
• Represents the organization in a respectful and professional manner
• Attend and comply with annual health, safety, training, and education requirements
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean

Additional Information:

• 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.
  • The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follow detailed complex directions, reason and problem solve.
• The person will frequently communicate and converse with other staff. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Company participates in E-Verify.
• Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;
• This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

Benefits

Insurance: All full-time regular employees (and dependents) are eligible to get medical, dental, vision coverage. Employees also can buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, Life insurance, long and short-term disability.

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company's 401k with company matching.

Paid Time Off: All full-time regular exempt employees are eligible for our Discretionary Time Off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date, Discretionary Time Off plan is a non-accrual plan for employees. All full-time regular non-exempt employees are eligible for our Paid Time Off Plan policy after 90 days, Paid Time Off plan is an 3.33 hours accrual per pay period for employees.

Paid Time Off: All full-time regular exempt employees are eligible for our Discretionary Time Off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date, Discretionary Time Off plan is a non-accrual plan for employees. All full-time regular non-exempt employees are eligible for our Paid Time Off Plan policy after 90 days, Paid Time Off plan is an 3.33 hours accrual per pay period for employees.

Paid Holidays: All full-time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full-time non-exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.

Paid Sick Time: All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.

NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS: Saratech does not accept unsolicited resumes from any external agency for the placement of any position. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies and received by Saratech will be considered the property of Saratech and may be contacted and engaged with directly by Saratech. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third-party agency, firm, or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website or to any Saratech employee. Saratech will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: Paydarfar Industries, Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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