Senior Mechanical Engineer

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Business Unit: Ophthalmic & Precision Solutions Posting Date: Sep 28, 2026 Job Description: PRECITECH designs and manufactures ultra precision machining solutions for freeform diamond turning, milling, and grinding which are used to produce optical lenses, mold inserts, mirrors, and precision mechanical components. Our diamond turning machines produce rotationally symmetric, asymmetric, freeform, and sculpted geometries with form tolerances in the sub-micron range and nanometer surface finishes. Position Description: The Senior Mechanical Engineer will significantly manage and direct the design, detail and specification of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components for use in ultra precision, computer numerically controlled, machine tools. Create system design specifications utilizing 3-D modeling software, such as Solid Works, working with and managing a product design team to ensure a timely design-to-production process that meets budgetary and project specifications. Solve complex design or custom requirements via analysis of data and research of technical solutions appropriate to established requirements. Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Production personnel to transition designs into production, and serve to resolve necessary design changes and documentation as needed to ensure shipping a completed product in a timely fashion. Position Responsibilities: Manage and lead assigned projects to ensure adherence to specifications and conformance to schedules allowing for timely completion within budgetary guidelines. Conceptualize and Design components utilizing 3-D modeling software. Create bills of material and participate in sourcing recommendations. Participate in the management of vendor relationships and monitoring of conformance. Generate technical documentation, such as product manuals and engineering bulletins. Process engineering changes (ECOs) and participate in engineering design review meetings. Interface with Service, Manufacturing, and Planning as necessary to maintain process flow of components through production. Research and compile data to ensure specifications are accurate and reflect actual product. Hardware verification testing on the Assembly floor using tools and capacitance gauges, programming and operation of CNC machines, PID process controllers, electronic indicators, accelerometers, laser positioning accuracy testing equipment, autocollimators, interferometers, etc. Interface with customers on a regular basis, and participate in sales activities such as trade shows as needed. Travel to customer locations and assist with Service on installations and repairs as necessary. Required Skills and Experience: BSME with 7 or more years of qualified experience Knowledge of precision machining theory, tools and techniques. Highly skilled with algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Experienced in materials science and electro-mechanical systems. Desired Skills and Experience: Masters Degree or PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering highly desired Experience with analysis methods and equipment including: ME Scope Vibration Modal Analysis and Lion Precision Spindle Error Analysis. Experience with precision metrology: Talysurf, Talyrond, Zygo ZeGage, Luphoscan. Air and hydrostatic bearings experience in analysis, mathematical modeling, and design for spindles and slides. Compensation Employee Type: Salaried Currency: USD Salary Minimum: 115,000 Salary Maximum: 150,000 Incentive: No Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit for more information. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr AMETEK