Mechanical Engineer II in San Jose, California at Westpak, Inc

For over 39 years, WESTPAK has been a trusted testing partner for a diverse industry. Sustaining that level of consistency requires a core ingredient, our great people. From the tenured employees who value the lasting bonds and share their wealth of knowledge, to our new employees who bring in new perspectives and opportunities; we continue to develop our employee-owned company with stewardship and integrity while continuing to make lives better.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer II role as a key technical advisor supporting product testing, designing, and fabrication of fixtures, tooling, mechanical and electromechanical systems, and equipment. This member of the team serves as a resource to existing internal and external customers. Training and resolution of complex issues and projects are desired focuses of the role.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes ESOP shares, 401k match, Health Benefits, various Supplemental health package, and pet insurance for your furry loved ones.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

· Primary focus is to research and design, procure, implement, and maintain all mechanical and electromechanical systems.

· Function as a mechanical engineer knowledge share supporting the sales, facilities, and production functions.

· Investigate complex solutions and manage projects in various implementations on all Mechanical Systems related items (plumbing, electrical, and structural)

· Design and Lead fabrication (internal or external) of test fixtures while assuring proper design documentation and customer agreements for disposal or retention)

· Drive qualification of test fixtures and internal/customer acceptance.

· Provide training as needed for new test fixtures, equipment, tooling, or mechanical system.

· Lead efforts to support Equipment from installation, preventative maintenance and repairs, upgrades, and validation.

· Research and manage efforts with modeling, designing, and fabrication of specialized equipment, fixtures, and mechanical systems.

· Utilize mechanical working knowledge for practical facilities and equipment utilization.

· Support production and engineering by conducting various assigned client testing.

· Design custom test fixtures (ensure conformance to industry, client, and internal specifications)

· Responsible for performing backup calibration functions for the WESTPAK site with applicable functions such as Uncertainty of Measurement.

· Ensure WESTPAK’s Quality Management System (QMS), including calibration procedures, is held to the highest standards with a focus on continual improvement.

· Maintain and continually improve the existing calibration program, including the uncertainty of the measurement program.

· Able to speak with customers and field calibration and validation questions where required.

· Teach and mentor other mechanical engineers by providing knowledge and training development.

· The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work the employee assigned to this position performs. There are no exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with this position.

Personal/Professional Attributes

· Fast learner and ability to communicate clearly.

· Demonstrates strong accountability.

· High focus on customer service, and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.

· Organized and impeccable follow-through skills

· Work collaboratively with colleagues.

· Critical analysis mindset, constantly thinking outside the box,

· Ability to find innovative solutions to complex problems.

· It is the responsibility of every WESTPAK employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Requirements for Eligibility

· B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

· 3-5 years of working laboratory experience in the mechanical engineering field.

· Preferred experience in mechanical or electromechanical systems.

· Solid understanding of fundamentals of physics and mechanics.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as protocols, industry specifications, and procedures.

· Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks, and general computer literacy.

· Advanced Math, analysis, and computation skills.

Currently anticipated salary range is $100K–$115K annual base, plus company-wide KPI bonus incentive and Employee Stock Ownership participation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. There are no exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demand, and working conditions associated with this position.