Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a junior Mechanical Engineer (Custom Solutions) to support the design and compliance of new and custom laboratory products. This role involves interfacing with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to facilitate testing and certification processes, as well as creating and maintaining technical documentation such as wiring diagrams and bills of materials. The role is likely to be highly variable with elements of mechanical design and engineering, electromechanical integration, manufacturing and production support, prototyping and testing, working with vendors, suppliers and customers, among others.

Responsibilities

• Interface with NRTLs such as Intertek, TUV, and UL to provide documentation and support for product testing and certification.
• Create and edit wiring diagrams using Microsoft Visio or other software tools.
• Maintain bills of materials for various products.
• Design test procedures, and conduct product and component testing, documenting and reporting results.
• Troubleshoot electronics, wiring, and mechanical components.
• Program and tune controllers for temperature, gas concentration, and vacuum.
• Perform NIST traceable calibration of temperature sensors and controllers.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Solidworks
• Mechanical engineering expertise
• Troubleshooting skills
• Ability to create wiring diagrams

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical); 2-year Associates in Manufacturing Engineering Technology may be considered
• Familiarity with national, regional, and international standards for laboratory equipment, such as IEC -1 (training available if needed)
• Experience with industrial controllers, including temperature controllers and other microcontrollers
• Experience with gas sensors, vacuum sensors, temperature sensors, solenoid valves, pumps, fans, power supplies, and refrigeration
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office products
• 6-12+ months of experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment (Internship, MECOP, highly involved company-sponsored capstone)

Work Environment

Join a team of seven multidisciplinary engineers in a local, family-oriented environment. Benefit from a supportive culture that emphasizes professional growth and work-life balance. This is a consultant-to-hire opportunity with a great chance to build a long term career in engineering and manufacturing.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $33.65/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Hillsboro,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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