Mechanical Engineer
Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide.
Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing mechanical engineering requirements and solutions in a hospital environment.
You will be performing a variety of engineering duties to support the Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care.
This project has been awarded to Planate.
This requirement is for on-site (not remote) work at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS). This position has been awarded to Planate.
Key Responsibilities :
- Plan and evaluate new projects and coordinate with other disciplines to determine design requirements.
- Develop conceptual solutions to problems with detailed designs, assist in the execution of projects within defined design and cost parameters, and present to teams and clients.
- Assess the impact of standard exceptions to established engineering principles and practices and conceptualize acceptable design exceptions and mitigation strategies, as necessary, to meet customer needs.
- Act as subject matter expert in designing and submitting engineering plans, calculations, and drawings to a public authority for approval, or seal engineering work for public and private clients.
- Perform and evaluate engineering economic analyses and evaluate proper systems to meet scope requirements.
- Verify the adequacy of building systems related to their respective disciplines.
- Interpret / coordinate / apply / communicate the Architectural / Engineering plans and specifications, laws, regulations, policies, and guidance related to healthcare design.
- Assist in the development of plans for accomplishing business objectives and implementing quality initiatives, including assisting in the formulation and establishment of policies, standards, guidelines, and priorities for team operations.
- Develop the design and monitor the budget and schedule for assigned projects and have responsibility for the project from initial scoping through construction support.
- Develop plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages that clearly define the work, are biddable, and emphasize context sensitivity, safety, and constructability.
Identify appropriate bid items, perform quantity computations for all facets of healthcare facility design, and develop summary tables for project plans and price estimates for all work items for assigned projects.
Prepare appropriate design documentation and provide quality control reviews on PS&Es prepared by other designers.
Qualifications To be successful in the role :
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) curriculum (excludes Engineering Technology) (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Architectural Engineering.)
- Minimum of seven (7) years specialized experience.
- Professional Engineer or a Licensed Architect is required.
- In-depth knowledge of all facets of the design process and knowledge of healthcare industry standards and related regulatory agency and organization (including, but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), etc.
regulations, requirements, guides, policies, procedures, directives, standards, and general medical program requirements is highly desired.
- Design experience must include but not limited to ground up, TI, infrastructure / utilities upgrade, etc. for commercial, light commercial, light industrial, or institutional buildings.
- Healthcare design experience and professional registration in the project jurisdiction is desired.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and in briefing clients and management personnel.
- In-depth knowledge of applicable codes related to mechanical or electrical engineering.
- Ability to use computer software to create drawings or virtual models of design elements.
Visit our career site https : / / planate.com / careers / to know more about our other openings.
COVID 19 PROTOCOL : Due to the nature of work, the successful candidate will be required to comply with all Federal guidelines regarding vaccination for all employees and contractors (as applicable in the respective U.
S. State or outlying area). Please refer to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors for more information.
Why Planate?
Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.
We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.
We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!
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Mechanical Engineer
Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide.
Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing mechanical engineering requirements and solutions in a hospital environment.
You will be performing a variety of engineering duties to support the Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care.
This project has been awarded to Planate.
This requirement is for on-site (not remote) work at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS). This position has been awarded to Planate.
Key Responsibilities :
- Plan and evaluate new projects and coordinate with other disciplines to determine design requirements.
- Develop conceptual solutions to problems with detailed designs, assist in the execution of projects within defined design and cost parameters, and present to teams and clients.
- Assess the impact of standard exceptions to established engineering principles and practices and conceptualize acceptable design exceptions and mitigation strategies, as necessary, to meet customer needs.
- Act as subject matter expert in designing and submitting engineering plans, calculations, and drawings to a public authority for approval, or seal engineering work for public and private clients.
- Perform and evaluate engineering economic analyses and evaluate proper systems to meet scope requirements.
- Verify the adequacy of building systems related to their respective disciplines.
- Interpret / coordinate / apply / communicate the Architectural / Engineering plans and specifications, laws, regulations, policies, and guidance related to healthcare design.
- Assist in the development of plans for accomplishing business objectives and implementing quality initiatives, including assisting in the formulation and establishment of policies, standards, guidelines, and priorities for team operations.
- Develop the design and monitor the budget and schedule for assigned projects and have responsibility for the project from initial scoping through construction support.
- Develop plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages that clearly define the work, are biddable, and emphasize context sensitivity, safety, and constructability.
Identify appropriate bid items, perform quantity computations for all facets of healthcare facility design, and develop summary tables for project plans and price estimates for all work items for assigned projects.
Prepare appropriate design documentation and provide quality control reviews on PS&Es prepared by other designers.
Qualifications To be successful in the role :
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) curriculum (excludes Engineering Technology) (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Architectural Engineering.)
- Minimum of seven (7) years specialized experience.
- Professional Engineer or a Licensed Architect is required.
- In-depth knowledge of all facets of the design process and knowledge of healthcare industry standards and related regulatory agency and organization (including, but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), etc.
regulations, requirements, guides, policies, procedures, directives, standards, and general medical program requirements is highly desired.
- Design experience must include but not limited to ground up, TI, infrastructure / utilities upgrade, etc. for commercial, light commercial, light industrial, or institutional buildings.
- Healthcare design experience and professional registration in the project jurisdiction is desired.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and in briefing clients and management personnel.
- In-depth knowledge of applicable codes related to mechanical or electrical engineering.
- Ability to use computer software to create drawings or virtual models of design elements.
Visit our career site https : / / planate.com / careers / to know more about our other openings.
COVID 19 PROTOCOL : Due to the nature of work, the successful candidate will be required to comply with all Federal guidelines regarding vaccination for all employees and contractors (as applicable in the respective U.
S. State or outlying area). Please refer to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors for more information.
Why Planate?
Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.
We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.
We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!
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This is an excellent opportunity for Junior Electrical / Mechanical Engineers to acquire knowledge in power distribution systems, instrumentation and controls, switchgear, stand-by power systems, load and fault current calculations, power flow and short circuit analysis, SCADA and telemetry, lighting systems, and NEC code compliance.
Duties include development of electrical calculations, engineering studies, computer modeling, construction plans, and technical specifications, electrical / mechanical troubleshooting.
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Haddington Dynamics (part of Ocado Group plc.) is an advanced research and development company applying cutting-edge reconfigurable supercomputing technology to low-cost, ultra-precision motion control for robotics, 3D printing, and automation.
Haddington's innovation in the low-cost robotics space as well as our deep knowledge of additive manufacturing have produced our family of purpose-built 5-axis robots that are fully trainable and human-safe.
We leverage accessible, high-level languages for applications including 3D Printing, PCBA, and our current focus : merchandise pick and place.
Our current FPGA platform processes 2M measurements per second, enabling 50 nm resolution, 50 μm repeatability, and real-time force feedback.
The processing speed and resolution, combined with Haddington's haptic algorithms, make the robot intrinsically human-safe and capable of manual training.
Haddington is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and is part of the UK-based Ocado Group plc.
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on our Robotics Hardware Team, helping us create the most advanced robots in the world for our customers.
You will work closely with other Mechanical Engineers designing structural and motion components using OnShape for both large and small robotic systems.
You will enjoy this job if you :
- Have a passion for awesome design and engineering excellence
- Love getting your hands dirty to prototype new components
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment
- Able to tackle varied problems, balancing a long-term mission with short-term requirements
- Experience with Robotics in either industrial or academic environment (a nice have)
Expectations & Qualifications of the role :
- Design and prototype mechanical components for both large and small-scale applications
- Able to design both structural and motion assemblies
- Fully competent in CAD design. Work will be done in OnShape, experience in SolidWorks or other major CAD packages is perfectly acceptable.
- Able to design for both traditional and rapid manufacturing methods
- 3+ years as a mechanical or mechatronics engineer in robotics, automotive, or aerospace industries
- Some electrical experience preferred
- Bonus skills : experience with 3D printing
Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
Designs and analyzes mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs.
Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, testing, and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for packaging documentation.
The successful candidate will be hands on and analytic as well as process oriented.
Required Core Competencies
- Highly proficient in one of the following CAD packages : Solidworks, Pro-E, Creo, AutoCad.
- Comfortable in the use of basic hand tools.
Highly Desired Skills :
- Proficient in two of the following CAD packages : Solidworks, Pro-E, Creo, Autocad.
- Familiar with Finite Element Analysis.
- Familiar with SAP.
- Familiar with Product Life Cycle Management.
- Knowledge of Engineering Change processes, revision control, and configuration management.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required Certifications and Training
Obtains and completes LMS training plan specific to assigned responsibility.
Experience Level with Business Tools
- Proficient in utilizing business tools such as : E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.
LEVEL DESCRIPTION
Knowledge
A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
Job Complexity
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in solving complex business problems.
Interaction
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
Supervision
Normally receives little or no instruction on day to day work; general instructions on new assignments.
Typical Education and Experience
Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) and 5 years of related experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience.
ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to Travel
Travel may be required.
Time Type : Full time
Full time
Job Type : Regular
Regular
Work Shift : N / A
N / A
Pay Rate Type : Salary
Salary
As Varex Imaging continues to support and partner with its customers that are U.S. government contractors, Varex Imaging is covered by Executive Order 14042.
This Executive Order ensures workplace safety protocols, which require that contractors who do business with the U.S. government be fully vaccinated.
That’s why offers of employment at certain locations are contingent on the candidate showing documentary evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements.
Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption, which must be approved prior to their start date.
Benefits and Perks
Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental / Vision
- 15 Paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401K match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Schedules
- Friendly Work Environment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Discounts
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Our Benefits
Internationally, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes holiday pay, pension, health benefits, an employee incentive plan, and education reimbursement, just to name a few.
Examples of our comprehensive benefit offerings in the United States include the following :
Step 01
A match on employee's contributions to the Varex Imaging 401 (k) plan of up to 4% beginning immediately.
Step 02
An opportunity to purchase Varex Imaging stock at a discount through our employee stock purchase plan, and a wide variety of choices for health and insurance coverage.
Step 03
We also offer a competitive personal time off plan and education reimbursement.
A match on employee's contributions to the Varex Imaging 401 (k) plan of up to 4% beginning immediately.
An opportunity to purchase Varex Imaging stock at a discount through our employee stock purchase plan, and a wide variety of choices for health and insurance coverage.
We also offer a competitive personal time off plan and education reimbursement.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
We are looking for a creative Mechanical Engineer to work on all product stages from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning.
The goal is to design and fabricate mechanical components of innovation and excellence. Be a part of creating an engineering plan sets for submittal to various local, state, and federal building departments.
Working with the design team to develop the product design for compliance & communication to various officials regarding the design and approval of the product in every jurisdiction.
They’re to develop stamped structural, mechanical, electrical & plumbing sets for our customers to submit for building permits.
Responsibilities :
- Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
- Design systems and components that meet needs and requirements
- Produce outline designs
- Conduct experiments methodically, analyze data and interpret results
- Test and evaluate theoretical designs
- Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
- Evaluate final product’s overall performance, reliability and safety
- Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions
- Estimate budget and scope of project
- Solicit observations from operators
- Prepare product reports and documentation.
- Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods.
Must be familiar with CAD drawing development tools, SolidWorks would be a plus but not necessarily a requirement for this position.
Currently licensed professional engineers in a few states, ideally CA, NV, AZ, UT to start with.
What’s In It for You :
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Short Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Stock Option Plan
- Perks & Bonuses
- Monthly Company Lunches
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Legal Services