Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm providing integrated engineering and consulting services across diverse industries. The Design Engineer will develop and update detailed mechanical designs for complex systems and components supporting the Scorpius Accelerator Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory, while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, and compliant with project requirements.
Responsibilities
- Update existing mechanical designs, models, drawings, and assemblies using Creo to support evolving project requirements
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to incorporate design changes and resolve technical issues
- Maintain engineering documentation, revisions, and released designs within Windchill
- Apply GD&T principles to ensure drawings accurately communicate design intent and manufacturing requirements
- Evaluate proposed design changes for manufacturability, assembly, and system integration
- Communicate engineering updates and design revisions to cross functional teams to ensure alignment throughout the product lifecycle
- Support configuration management, engineering change requests (ECRs), and engineering change orders (ECOs)
- Participate in design reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities
- Assist with troubleshooting, prototype updates, and implementation of design modifications during fabrication and assembly
- Support pressure safety and ASME B31.3 design requirements when applicable
- United States citizenship is required for this role
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- * Experience using Creo for mechanical design
- * Working knowledge of Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- * Experience applying GD&T in engineering drawings
- * Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- * Ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment
- * Strong communication and problem solving skills
- * Experience supporting Department of Energy or National Laboratory projects
- * Knowledge of ASME B31.3 Process Piping or pressure safety requirements
- * Experience supporting prototype development, fabrication, or advanced manufacturing
- * Familiarity with engineering configuration management processes
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
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