Part-Time Mechanical Engineering, Associate

Peraton is seeking a Part-Time Mechanical Engineer to join our team of diverse qualified individuals. The Mechanical Engineer works at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka KS. The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing delivery and bulk mail systems repairable parts. Examples: repairing printed circuit boards electrical electronic mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The CRF provides depot level maintenance for essential automation mechanization retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations.

Our Mechanical Engineer performs a variety of engineering research and/or product development in a mechanical engineering discipline. Ability to use advanced theory mathematical scientific or engineering principles to solve problems conduct testing prepare documentation create applications or devices in the completion of their work. Assist in design and development of systems testing and validation of solutions for repairable items.Specific tasks include:

• Assists with implementation of test plans associated specifications and engineering change processes based on system / engineering requirements
• Assists in design development and modification of systems end items machines and associated test plans
• Provides initial technical support in assessments of determining repairable item status based on system requirements
• Supports design and/or fabrication of electrical mechanical or electronic systems assemblies and sub-assemblies
• Contributes to the completion of assign technical tasks for the organization and provides customer support in the engineering discipline
• Ability to work in a team environment. Assists in reviewing procedures to ensure that the test and repair process is complete
• Reviews and evaluates failure data received from field locations and offers recommendations for resolutions
• Provides technical solutions to a board spectrum of difficult problems
• Solutions are imaginative thorough practicable and consistent with organization objectives
• Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor project leaders and other professionals in the section or group
• Some contact outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts
• Supports briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal or external representatives concerning specifics to operations
• Performs other related tasks as assigned

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 0-2 years of experience.
• US Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles theories and concepts in the field.
• Understanding of thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems gear ratios material compositions load testing mechanical and motor assemblies variable frequency drives and hydraulic and pneumatic devices.

• Familiar with AutoCad and Cad type software.

• Knowledge in aspects of design development and research.

• Communicate effectively; both written and oral.

• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint).

• General knowledge of other related disciplines.

• Understanding software development analog/digital design and microelectronics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 3D printing / Dimensioning.
• Experience with Motor Design.
• Familiar with Electromechanical control theory and systems.
• Familiar with 3D modeling (ProE Mentor Graphics or similar development system).
• Familiar with System and test engineering methodology.
• Familiar with fabrication material composition machining.
• Basic Electrical AC/DC theory.
• Completed EIT.
• PE license.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

• Physical activity may include reaching walking grasping feeling and talking hearing and repetitive motion.

• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.