Mechanical Engineering Technician (SolidWorks)

Location: Nampa, Idaho, United States; onsite manufacturing role.

Pay range: $31.00–$46.00 per hour for Mechanical Engineering Technician I; higher levels may be considered with compensation of $33.00–$50.00 per hour for Level II or $39.00–$59.00 per hour for Level III.

Company

hirify.global designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems.

What you will do

• Develop and integrate mechanical solutions for manufacturing facilities that improve safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Perform hands-on design work, problem-solving, CAD development, and modifications to existing designs.
• Apply mechanical assemblies, basic pneumatics and electronics, SolidWorks analysis methods, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with customers and project stakeholders from problem definition through solution integration and project closeout.
• Participate in design reviews, provide and receive feedback, and support production staff.
• Contribute to small agile project teams while delivering results on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Two-year or longer technical degree, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Competence in applied physics, geometry, algebra, and basic trigonometry.
• CAD experience.
• Approximately two or more years of experience in at least three of the following areas: mechanical design and analysis, materials and processes, mechanics, manufacturing engineering, or electronic manufacturing techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and clear written, verbal, and documentation communication skills.
• Ability to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities, and work effectively in team environments.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test according to SEL requirements.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 35 pounds occasionally; sit and stand for at least eight hours; distinguish colors; use computer keyboard devices; and reach, bend, and twist.
• Vision correctable to 20/30 or better.

Nice to have

• Experience working with a wide variety of mechanical solutions or designing and deploying them.
• Experience supporting design or general engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience writing or running Design of Experiments.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned company with an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Ten paid holidays, annual vacation starting at 12 days, nine paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Additional wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.