Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Battelle is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Early Career) to join the Advanced Microsystems Solutions business line. This is an onsite position located in Columbus, OH. This entry-level role involves the design, testing, and integration of new systems, as well as supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of existing mechanical systems. You will be part of a team providing design and maintenance support for electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems for various client programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and associate contractors to define system requirements and integrate systems.
• Design, analyze, test, manufacture, and maintain mechanical components and systems.
• Apply principles of engineering, physics, and material science, including:
• Mechanics/Machine Design
• Kinematics
• Dynamics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Thermodynamics
• Material Science/Strength of Materials
• Structural Analysis
• Collaborate with Battelle engineers across multiple sites to design, fabricate, and integrate new mechanical systems.
• Utilize computer-aided design software (SolidWorks and/or Creo).
• Understand and apply the principles of machining and fabrication to designs.
• Generate and interpret engineering schematics and drawing packages.
• Apply principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Produce technical drawing packages to support component and assembly fabrication.
• Generate and follow installation and testing procedures within a stringent client quality assurance system.
• Develop task plans and schedules.
• Prepare written documentation, including final reports, test plans, test reports, system manuals, operating instructions, assembly instructions, and maintenance instructions.
• Present design concepts and task status to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Maintain, test, and troubleshoot existing mechanical systems independently or as part of an integrated technical team.
• Support hands-on laboratory work, including assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of systems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SolidWorks and/or Creo
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project and Visio (Preferred Qualification)
• CAD/modeling programs (SolidWorks and/or Creo/Pro-Engineer) (Preferred Qualification)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 0–3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; or a Master's degree.
• Must be willing to travel and work temporary assignments for up to 120 days if needed.
• Must be a sole US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Educational background in electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems (Preferred).
• Curious and creative approach to problem-solving and system troubleshooting (Preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Preferred).
• Ability to work within a stringent client-driven quality assurance program (Preferred).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team (Preferred).
• Desire for hands-on experience in lab and shop environments (Preferred).
• Comfort with hands-on work in varied and dynamic environments (Preferred).