Senior Mechanical Engineer - COL-2026-004

Senior Mechanical Engineer_Reno, NV_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Reno, NV
Base Salary: $120,000 to $160,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Engineering
Job Category: Engineering

Job Description:
Position Overview:
*We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and commission critical mechanical subsystems for advanced power-generation machinery. 
*This role is designed for an engineer who thrives in a high-ownership, fast-paced environment, solving complex mechanical challenges and seeing designs move to operational hardware rapidly.
*You will drive work across subsystem detail design, system-level integration, and rapid prototyping. 
*Equipment involved includes high-speed rotating machinery, dynamic load systems, and high-power thermal management systems.

Key Responsibilities:
Concept & Requirements Engineering: Translate complex design challenges into functional requirements using first-principles methods (free-body diagrams, energy balances, pressure/flow mapping).

System Specification & 3D Modeling: 
*Define subsystem specifications, layout interconnects, and mechanical/electrical/flow interfaces. 
*Develop high-fidelity, "as-built" 3D CAD models.

Engineering & Structural Analysis: Conduct rigorous analysis covering multi-axis mechanical stresses, vibrational instability, fatigue, thermal growth/derating, tolerance stack-ups, and high-pressure/high-temperature fluid behavior.

Vendor & Design Collaboration: Coordinate closely with fabrication partners and component vendors to ensure design manufacturability and real-world performance.

Rapid Build, Test & Iteration: Create test plans, design test rigs, specify instrumentation, and execute hands-on testing to troubleshoot and refine iterations quickly.

Work Environment:
• On-site presence required at local testing and engineering facilities in the Reno / Carson City area.

Skills and Certifications:
Qualifications & skills: 
• Proven track record of owning complex mechanical design/build projects.

Compensation:
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full
*Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Candidate Details:
*5+ to 7 years experience
*Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
*Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
*Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
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Screening Questions:

# How many years of experience do you have designing complex mechanical systems/subsystems, including ownership from concept through detailed design and build?
# How many years of experience do you have working with high-speed rotating machinery, turbomachinery, dynamic loads, or rotating equipment?
# How many years of experience do you have performing structural/mechanical analysis, including stress, fatigue, vibration, thermal growth and tolerance stack-up?
# How many years of experience do you have with 3D CAD modeling, mechanical interfaces, system layouts and as-built models? Which CAD tools have you used?
# How many years of experience do you have taking mechanical designs through rapid prototyping, test-rig development, instrumentation, hands-on testing and commissioning?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What are your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Reno, NV (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):