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Design Engineer

Vacuum Technology Incorporated
Oak Ridge, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2027

Position Purpose:

To perform engineering work in a multi-disciplinary team environment related to identifying, designing, applying, and developing custom leak detection solutions, process systems, and products.

Principal Duties:

  • Provide Engineering management and analysis of projects to include but not limited to: design, manufacturing, calculation, cost estimation, and component specification
  • Prepare and interpret design drawings, schematics, layouts, calculations, and other visual aids as necessary
  • Interface with customers and co-workers as part of the design, development, run-off, and delivery cycle associated with custom machine builds
  • Be an active participant as part of a multi-disciplinary team to manage design, development, construction, and documentation of custom systems
  • Provide analytical problem-solving support to the shop to support manufacturing processes and challenges associated with custom machine fabrication

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Hands on aptitude with an understanding of standard design practices and manufacturing techniques
  • Mechanically inclined with a working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, process systems, and automation preferred
  • Advanced skills in 2D and 3D CAD software - preferably AutoCAD and Inventor or Solid Works
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated proficiency in both written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

Pay Rate and Benefits:

  • A competitive compensation is offered commensurate with education and experience
  • Health and Vision plan with an employer annually funded Health Savings Account of $1,001
  • 401 (k) with a 150% historical company matching program up to the annual legal limit (eligible after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours of service)
  • 16 PTO days, increases after 5 and 10 years of service
  • 11 paid holidays, bereavement pay and jury duty when applicable
  • Flexible work schedule after 1 year of service
  • On-site swimming pool, racquetball court, and workout facility

Pay: From $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,000

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