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Overview

Thornton Tomasetti is an independent organization that applies engineering and scientific principles to solve global challenges. They are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join their Kinetics Group, focusing on machinery design and analysis while providing opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the engineering team to analyze and design machinery systems.
  • Utilize technical writing skills to communicate analysis results and prepare reports.
  • Use 2D and 3D CAD software to create mechanical designs and detailed engineering drawings.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking when evaluating mechanical systems and troubleshoot issues.
  • Occasionally travel to perform field work and conduct on-site assessments.
  • Work closely with the senior engineering team to research industry codes and standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master's preferred.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Strong interest in machinery design and analysis.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably Inventor or SolidWorks.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Willingness to travel for field work and observations.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401k

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
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How this job compares in New York, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $39/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $41/hr median for welding jobs in New York, NY, whose middle half runs $33–$45/hr across 30 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 40% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in New York, NY

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