Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Posting Number req19693 Department James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences is seeking applicants for a Mechanical Engineer that will create large optical-mechanical systems for the Optical Fabrication & Engineering Facility.

Federal regulations require that the incumbent be a citizen, legal permanent resident, or have another protected status under 8 1324b(a)(3) to be ITAR / EAR compliant.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays;

UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Create mechanical system design meeting mechanical and optical requirements. Optimize mechanical and optical performance of systems through iterative design processes including FEA, and thermal analysis.

Create technical documents such as reports, slides and plans. Support design reviews such as CoDR, PDR and CDR.

• Provide practical, hands-on skills in working with engineers and technicians in a lab environment.
• Work with vendors to manufacture parts, subsystems and systems per requirements and, peers and management.
• Perform tolerance analysis at system and subsystem level. Work with a design and engineering team to create full drawing packages with GD&T and detailed AIT (assembly, integration and testing) plans.
• Support developing proposals.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Knowledge and skills in applying engineering principles and procedures to develop practical engineering solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design and Engineering OR equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• At least 3 years of work experience.
• Federal regulations require that the incumbent be a citizen, legal permanent resident, or have another protected status under 8 1324b(a)(3) to be ITAR / EAR compliant.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in engineering mechanics, fabrication of parts, 3D modeling using CAD tool, Solidworks, PDMWorks, and geometric dimensions and tolerances.

FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $75,540 - $98,201 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 10 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade.

Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.

To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Grade Range Minimum $75540 Grade Range Midpoint $98201 Grade Range Maximum $120863 Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Research Engineering Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 7 / 12 / 2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Lisa A

Open Date 6 / 3 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed