Field Mechanical Engineer

Location: Nashville, TN

Department: ENGINEERING, Mechanical Engineering

Location Type: IN_OFFICE

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

• Design, modify, and implement practical mechanical solutions for machine operations, including brackets, mounts, guards, handles, fixtures, support equipment, vehicle interfaces, and tunnel infrastructure components.
• Work directly on and around the machine to take measurements, validate fit and function, test components, and execute rapid field iteration from concept through installation.
• Collaborate with project, operations, and engineering teams to validate system behavior, provide field feedback, and ensure design decisions support top-level operational needs and future developments.
• Use sound engineering judgment, hand calculations, CAD, and FEA as appropriate to develop, communicate, and document designs, design changes, field issues, and implemented solutions.
• Support commissioning, maintenance, and daily equipment operation while ensuring systems meet performance, reliability, safety, schedule, and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in design, build and testing.
• Proficiency using SolidWorks.
• Basic proficiency in machine design.
• Experience in creating manufacturing drawings.
• Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.
• Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.