Mechanical Engineer Jobs

Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service.
DCI is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Kent, Washington to be part of our collaborative multidisciplinary team designing, fabricating, and testing prototype systems. If you are passionate about conceptualizing mechanical components and systems for consumer use, then DCI could be a perfect fit for you!
What You'll Do:

• Participate in field tests as required
• Perform stress and/or thermal analyses to support design, material and joining decisions
• Conceptually design mechanical components and systems to support R&D and production manufacturing including industrial design, functional design, material selection, joining requirements, and regulatory compliance
• Design, perform, and document physical tests of components/assemblies
• Assemble components as required for R&D projects
• Estimate cost and lead times of materials, manufacturing, and assembly
• Conduct, document, implement, and communicate actions resulting from design review meetings with engineers, manufacturing, and management
• Create detail design drawings of components and assemblies
• Work closely with production staff to resolve issues found during assembly
• Generate task lists and estimate task durations for project management purposes
• Assign part/drawing numbers and create BoMs

Requirements

• Proficiency in solid modeling, assemblies, and drawing creation
• Proficiency in dimensioning and tolerances
• Experience with plastic injection molded part design
• Shop experience
• 4 - 8 years of related work experience
• Hands on experience with rapid prototyping, machining, and sheet metal fabrication
• Experience in conceptual design of mechanical components and systems for consumer use
• Design for manufacturability
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent requited
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Creative problem-solving skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with SolidWorks Simulation (stress and thermal FEA) and SolidWorks ePDM
• Experienced in Static, Fatigue, and Stress analysis and hand calculations
• Experience integrating electrical and electronic systems into mechanical design

Benefits

• Parental leave
• 401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
• Free convenient parking and commuter benefits
• Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
• 11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Dog-friendly work environment
• Located in a quiet business park near walking trail
• Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
• Professional development
• Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
• Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
• 22 days PTO
• See more benefits information here.

Compensation:

• Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 12% and 27%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.
• Pay range: $93,800 - $111,000 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid-point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value.
• DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.

Why DCI?
Work hard, play often... DCI employees are innovative and creative. Our open (forest-like) work environment creates free flowing conversations across all functions. We have gaming days; Lego challenges and ping pong matches to build on our creativity when one hits a roadblock. If that is not enough, our employees bring their four-legged companions (dogs) to work and can take them for a walk around the Green River trail.
DCI takes pride in caring a lot about our employees. We believe that employees should not be burdened with benefits expenses, so we provide lucrative health care plans unmatched in most other companies. We also like to eat at DCI and find any excuse to celebrate the most random holidays (Pi Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, etc.) We have monthly catered lunches, a fully stocked snack area, sporting tickets, wellness competitions, and most importantly a team of people who will tell you that DCI is the best place they've ever worked. This is evident by our long service team and low turnover.
Hybrid Work Schedule:
The majority of the work will be completed onsite at the Kent, WA location.
We Celebrate Inclusion:
DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
It is DCI’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.