Position Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer II will provide engineering skills to the Product Business Unit in the development of our methane emission detection equipment. Mechanical Engineer designs, prototypes, tests, documents, and debugs electromechanical products to support the successful launch of innovative products. This individual will use 3D CAD tools and apply drawing layout, dimensioning, and tolerancing.
Candidates MUST be local to the Houston, TX area( Near Hobby Airport) for the interview process and work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by conducting research and applying engineering principles in mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials science.
- Develops mechanical and electromechanical products by analyzing customer requirements, evaluating manufacturing and assembly methods, selecting materials, and incorporating feedback from operators and stakeholders.
- Applies design principles, when appropriate, for:
- Reliability, test, safety, manufacturability, assembly, inspection, user-friendliness, ergonomics, aesthetics, environment, and disassembly.
- Brainstorms, models, and prototypes mechanical concepts using 3D CAD and additive manufacturing methods.
- Ensures system and product quality by:
- Developing test methods and fixtures
- Verifying & validating finished-product performance by evaluating durability, ergonomics, and serviceability
- Collaborating with manufacturing & sales to ensure correct fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
- Improves manufacturing processes by designing, selecting, and modifies equipment used to fabricate, assemble, and install components.
- Contributes to manufacturing and test procedures for assigned projects. Additionally, will Train operators and/or technicians
- Prepares technical and product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, findings, and trends.
- Provides engineering support by responding to technical questions and requests from customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Supports compliance and protects company reputation by ensuring adherence to applicable government regulations and industry standards.
Knowledge, Skills, & Education:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or discipline complementary to instrumentation design and development.
- 2-5 years in an R&D /Manufacturing / Engineering environment and/or job experience in instrumentation development.
- Collaborating within a team environment.
- Presenting technical information.
- Skills in Microsoft Office, including Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio,Excel,and Word.
- SolidWorks 3D CAD and 2D Drawings
- Basic GD&T
- Environmental or field-use testing
- PLM or document management system
Competencies:
- Technical writing
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
Values:
- P — Protect our people, property, and the public.
- R — Respect everyone, always.
- O — Own your job.
- T — Tell the truth early.
- E — Execute with discipline.
- C — Communicate clearly.
- T — Take pride in quality work.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- This position is based out of an office and normally takes place in an office or manufacturing environment. Other locations consist of customer sites, including outdoor locations related to the gas and utilities infrastructure.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position generally requires sitting 70% of the time and standing/walking 30%. Occasionally requires lifting and carrying equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a complementary discipline related to instrumentation design and development
- 2–5 years of experience in an R&D, manufacturing, or engineering environment, or experience in instrumentation development
- Ability to collaborate within a team environment
- Ability to present technical information
- Microsoft Office skills, including Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, and Word
- SolidWorks 3D CAD and 2D drawing skills
- Basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Environmental or field-use testing experience
- Experience with a PLM or document management system
- Technical writing, problem solving, attention to detail, and clear communication
- Local to the Houston, Texas area near Hobby Airport for the interview process and work environment
Heath Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Heath and has not been reviewed or approved by Heath.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as a bright spot, with medical, dental, vision, HSA eligibility, and an EAP called out. Feedback suggests the health plan is considered solid by some.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with company match, providing baseline savings support. This is explicitly listed across employer materials even if the exact match formula is not published.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays are part of the standard package. PTO is even described as a saving grace in some observations despite variability in approval.
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What We Do
Since 1933 Heath has led the industry in the safety of natural gas utilities infrastructure through the innovative and conscientious actions of our employees. Our continued field services growth is due in large part to the addition of new field services, meter and corrosion services to our utility partners outside of our core emissions reduction focus. Heath’s innovative products have led to safer survey practices for both gas utilities and within our own field services division. These breakthroughs in technology are due in large part to the efforts of our engineering and marketing experts who research and develop new products and services through strategic partnerships with well recognized research and development organizations and industry trade associations. Heath is certified as a women’s business enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of the businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S. Heath relies on these values to deliver superior products and service to communities across the globe.
