Staff Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Staff Mechanical Engineer will focus on product design and systems integration projects, collaborating closely with Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering teams. This role requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, CAD modeling, and providing manufacturing support.

 

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise engineering drawings
• Test prototypes and existing products and document the results
• Perform design analysis to improve product functionality
• Integrate mechanical systems with electrical components
• Create detailed CAD models for component and product design
• Support manufacturing processes and troubleshoot production issues

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Company Description

For over 50 years, Valco Instruments Co. Inc. has been the leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom valves and fittings for precision analytical, biomedical, and biocompatible instrumentation. Our product line also includes a wide range of related products such as pneumatic and electric actuators, tubing and sampling loops, heated enclosures, valve sequence and temperature controllers, gas purifiers, GC detectors, and digital interfaces. Valco Instruments is located in Houston, Texas.

For most of our history, our products have been utilized in medical laboratories. Recent developments in the treatment of cancers and pulmonary diseases indicate that in the future we will play a more central role in the therapeutic area.

Background screen, employment verification and drug test are performed after offer of employment is made.

Valco Instruments Co., Inc. (Valco) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition to federal law requirements, Valco complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Valco expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Valco’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Company Description

For over 50 years, Valco Instruments Co. Inc. has been the leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom valves and fittings for precision analytical, biomedical, and biocompatible instrumentation. Our product line also includes a wide range of related products such as pneumatic and electric actuators, tubing and sampling loops, heated enclosures, valve sequence and temperature controllers, gas purifiers, GC detectors, and digital interfaces. Valco Instruments is located in Houston, Texas.\r\n\r\nFor most of our history, our products have been utilized in medical laboratories. Recent developments in the treatment of cancers and pulmonary diseases indicate that in the future we will play a more central role in the therapeutic area.\r\n\r\nBackground screen, employment verification and drug test are performed after offer of employment is made.\r\n\r\nValco Instruments Co., Inc. (Valco) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition to federal law requirements, Valco complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\r\n\r\nValco expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Valco’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.