Mechanical Designer - Scientific Drilling Inc.

Scientific Drilling is looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our Applied Technologies Center in Paso Robles, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of embedded systems hardware and software, as well as experience with a variety of embedded development tools and technologies.

Scientific Drilling is an independent directional drilling and wellbore navigation, surveying and logging service company serving customers worldwide. We are motivated by crafting innovative and elegant solutions to technically challenging problems.

Nestled between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the California Central Coast is described as the happiest place on earth. The area features 200+ wineries, fresh air, miles of beautiful beaches, and small-town appeal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently applies functional specifications and uses engineering tools to design hardware for product changes and new development.
• Leads and develops detailed design models, assemblies, drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, fixtures, and tools using CAD software.
• Coordinate with engineers to design, lay out, and/or detail components and assemblies and to resolve design or other problems.
• Coordinate with engineers to discuss and develop design concepts and determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Maintain electronic drawing file system and revision history.
• Perform other relevant drafting and engineering related duties.
• Responsible for following protocol, archiving design source files and managing projects.
• Mentor and guides the work of other Designers
• Independently develops and create PCB designs using PCB design software

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Technology Skills Recommended

• CAD software - SolidWorks, Inventor, and/or AutoCAD
• Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe

Technology Skills Desired

• Product Data Management software- SolidWorks EPDM
• Enterprise Resource Planning software - SAP
• PCB design software - Altium

Skills and Abilities

• Adhere to and improve safety standards.
• Manage workstation and practice good housekeeping techniques.
• Learns quickly and adapts to new problems and situations.
• Pursues every job with drive and determination.
• Uses logic to solve problems with effective solutions.
• Personally committed to continual improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Listens and is able to communicate effectively with managers, peers, and clients, both written and verbally.
• Presents self with professional appearance and behavior.
• Ability to perform a variety of complicated tasks.

Education, Experience, Certification, and training

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• 5+ years direct, non-academic experience in Mechanical drafting and/or PCB layout.
• 5+ years of work experience in computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment, preferably AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 45 lbs., perceive depth and operate a motor vehicle.
• Conditions may include working inside and/or outside. May work around machines with moving parts and moving objects. Working near radiant and electrical energy. Working closely with others or working alone. Working extended or irregular hours and travelling by all possible modes of transportation.

Work Environment, Physical Job requirements and PPE

Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing the essential job function include but not limited to computers and related equipment, calculators, copiers, fax machines, telephone and vehicles. Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to, safety glasses, hardhat, reinforced toed shoes, FRC coveralls, gloves, and ear plugs or muffs.

This job description describes the general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position; it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required for the position.

The general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are subject to modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some physical requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health or safety to themselves or others.

This job description neither states nor implies that the listed general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are the only tasks expected of an employee. An employee is also required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks requested by their supervisor and not in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or rules.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, an employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty, responsibility, and physical requirement proficiently.

Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.