Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer

Hamilton Company

Senior Mechanical Engineer designing and building practical solutions for fluid measurement products at Hamilton Company. Involves CAD design, prototyping, and project management overseeing product development.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform design and development tasks from concept to implementation, including CAD design, dimensioned drawings, prototype assembly/testing, tooling design, manufacturing process instructions, V&V, etc.
Plan projects, including developing schedules, time estimates, and cost estimates.
Study and evaluate disciplinary or interdisciplinary aspects of new product or design concepts (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, firmware, software).
Plan and direct design testing to ensure performance at all stages of design and development.
Complete assigned development tasks in a timely manner, complying with performance and industry standards.
Thoroughly document assigned development tasks including defining specifications, evaluating risk, determining test procedures, defining acceptance criteria, communicating test results, and executing Engineering Change Orders.
Clear presentation of developments or designs at design reviews.
Independently drive and complete assigned major sections of a new product development effort.
Communicate and coordinate across departments and with outside vendors.
Troubleshoot production floor problems, determine solutions, and implement design changes.
Hands-on use of mechanical tools and instrumentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited higher education institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in the design and development of machined parts and/or cast or molded components.
Consistent usage of a solid modeling CAD package.
Experience creating design layouts and tolerance studies.
Experience with data acquisition and analysis.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, listening, and written).
Strong analytical skills.
Strong skills in building 3D part models, CAD assemblies, and creating dimensioned engineering drawings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation
Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more)

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Hard Skills & Tools

CAD designdimensioned drawingsprototype assemblytooling designmanufacturing process instructionsV&Vdesign testingdata acquisition3D part modelingtolerance studies

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillspresentation skillsproblem-solvingproject planningcoordinationindependencetime managementrisk evaluationdocumentation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering