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ENGINEER, DESIGN 2 - NUCLEAR

Valcor Engineering

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Springfield, NJ
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Job overview

Valcor Engineering is hiring an ENGINEER, DESIGN 2 - NUCLEAR. The Design Engineer 2 will operate independently with Engineering Manager oversight to perform engineering valve design functions. This role involves developing new products and modifying existing ones in accordance with corporate strategic plans. The engineer will design and develop prototype models, validate design concepts, and collaborate with various teams to support product design projects.

Key focus areas include Design and develop prototype models and methods to validate design concepts, Collaborate with team members to validate designs and make recommended changes, and Report progress and any issues encountered to the Engineering Manager or Project Engineer.

Successful candidates bring Mechanical Engineering Or Related Engineering Degree, 3-5+ Years Engineering Experience, and Strong Analytical Skills And Attention To Detail. Important skills include AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, Mathcad, and Analytical Skills. Preferred (not required): Geometric Tolerance Techniques, Drafting, ANSI Y14.5M-1994, and Designing Fluid Handling Devices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCADSolidWorksANSYSMATLABMathcadAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationCreative ThinkerOrganizedManage TasksMeet DeadlinesWorking IndependentlyGeometric Tolerance TechniquesDraftingANSI Y14.5M-1994Designing Fluid Handling DevicesValves DesignPumps DesignEngineering CalculationsValidate Design ConceptsReview Final DesignsImplement ModificationsResolve Manufacturing ProblemsImprove Product QualityIncorporate Design ImprovementsValidate Product Design SpecificationsAddress Product IssuesPrepare Time ReportsCustomer CallsDesign Process From Kick-Off to Qualification and Production

Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering Degree or Related Engineering Degree3-5+ Years of Engineering ExperienceUS Persons Criteria

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Overview

Operate independently with Engineering Manager oversite to perform engineering valve design functions for the development of new products and for the modification of existing products, in accordance with corporate strategic plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and develop prototype models and methods to validate design concepts, with guidance on engineering calculations.

  • Collaborate with team members to validate designs and make recommended changes, with some approval from senior engineers.

  • Report progress and any issues encountered to the Engineering Manager or Project Engineer.

  • Work closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, production, vendors, and contractors to support product design projects, with feedback from Engineering Managers

  • Collaborate with engineering support groups to review final designs and implement modifications as necessary.

  • Support efforts to resolve manufacturing problems and improve product quality with direction from senior staff.

  • Stay updated on relevant technological developments and assist in incorporating design improvements.

  • Assist in visiting customer sites to validate product design specifications and address minor product issues.

  • Prepare time reports for projects as assigned.

  • Perform other related duties as required.

  • Attend customer calls as a primary contributor, providing feedback and addressing actions/concerns with the support of senior engineers

  • Familiarity of the design process from kick-off to qualification and production for a product line

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering degree.

  • 3-5+ years of engineering experience.

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

  • Effective communication skills - verbal and written

Creative thinker with a willingness to learn and contribute ideas.

Organized, able to manage tasks and meet deadlines.

Comfortable working independently as part of a larger team with the support of senior engineers

Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, with a solid understanding of analytical tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB, and Mathcad, and the ability to apply them effectively in design and analysis tasks when directed and guided

Experience with using geometric tolerance techniques and drafting to ensure proper alignment and stackups (ANSI Y14.5M-1994 is a plus)

Experience with designing fluid handling devices (valves, pumps) is a plus

All candidates must meet the US persons criteria.

Please note: The salary range is based on our market pay structure. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At Valcor Engineering, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program. Our leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these characteristics.

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