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Mechanical Design Engineer

Spectra Tech, Inc.
Oak Ridge, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026

Mechanical Design Engineer

Ideal candidates will have Creo and vacuum experience. Initial tasks will be to design and integrate some fairly complex vacuum vessels into an existing system.

Job Duties

* Will be performing FEAs on vacuum chambers and must be familiar with FEA modeling and analysis. Will be responsible for developing calculations on vacuum chambers, torque calculations, bellows, lifting calculations, and comparing to code requirements (applicable ASME codes).

* Will be responsible for providing input into the vacuum specifications.

* Will be responsible for providing technical review of the drawings and providing markups to be consistent with the technical design.

* CREO experience is preferred but not required. Other 3D modeling software experience may be acceptable.

Basic Qualifications:

* BS Mechanical engineering degree from ABET Accredited college

* MS Mechanical engineering degree from ABET Accredited college preferred

* 5 years mechanical design engineering experience (lesser years of experience with a concentration in vacuum design will be considered)

* Vacuum mechanical design experience preferred.

Educational Requirements: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree preferred

Experience Level: 5 years' experience


Spectra Tech’s policy is to give equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with a disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

 

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