New

Mechanical Engineer

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.
$60-70/hr
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Wilsonville
Jul 09, 2025
Mechanical Engineer Location: Wilsonville, OR Job ID: #71267 Pay Range: $60-70/hr 12 months SUMMARY The primary responsibility for this position is to work with our mechanical engineering team in developing new solutions and helping to support ongoing process improvement initiatives for the Wilsonville, OR site. They will perform assignments requiring the use and application of moderate to complex mechanical engineering principles and techniques. They must be capable of performing mechanical design and analysis to meet system requirements with familiarity in electronics integration. Must have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to reverse engineer components from their physical configuration. This position will heavily utilize development and debug skills for the development of mechanical interfaces and components used on multi-rack and optical automated test equipment. Responsibilities * Develop designs, create and modify documentation, support production with mechanical analysis and troubleshooting * Contribute to the success of a cross-functional team to develop solutions to production and field-testing problems. This could include initial design, prototyping, and environment testing solutions. * Develop and review product designs and analyze development and design requirements * Design of test fixtures, cables, interconnects with associated documentation * Analyze and specify tolerance in assemblies of precision components * Prepare and present project / technical information to peers, internal management and customers * Plan and manage tasks effectively * Facilitate documentation and drawings of mechanical designs from inception through release * Specific tasks include enclosure structural design, optical hardware analysis, thermal, vibration, other environmental considerations, design verification, prototype build and production transition to the factory. * A successful candidate will be responsible for the design and development of more complex modules and complete products. Qualifications * Demonstrated experience interacting with various engineering teams comprised of other mechanical engineers, mechanical drafters, electrical engineers, software engineers and system engineers. * Excellent working knowledge with Solidworks, NX Designer, AutoCAD, or similar design tools, and 3D printing * Demonstrated practical experience with mechanical engineering design and analysis * Ability to translate requirements into physical design constraints * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience, or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience Qualifications Prefer: * Hands-on personality who seeks continuous feedback on design performance and acceptance * Candidate must be detail oriented and be able to excel in a team environment where there may be gaps in information that requires research * Mechanical test equipment design experience in optical manufacturing environment * Experience in typical fabrication processes (CNC, welding, sheet metal fab, additive, etc.) * GD&T expertise and heavy experience in stack-up tolerancing analysis Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices. Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.