Mechanical Engineer

CORTEC is a design, manufacturing, sales and service organization specializing in flow control applications. We offer a line of equipment suited to a wide variety of uses, but excel in providing solutions to our customers' specific project needs. CORTEC offers a full benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match, profit sharing, 10 company paid holidays, and 3 weeks of personal paid time off per year. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our facility in Houston, TX. Job Summary: Responsible for the design, modification, and analysis of CORTEC products, ensuring that they are structurally sound and meet industry specifications. Essential Job Functions: Create, check and approve designs, drawings, specifications, etc. of existing or new products. Ensure that assignments meet standards and performance requirements within area of expertise. Interpret customer requirements and apply industry and company standards to provide product design and documentation. Conduct analysis (stress, material, reliability, etc.) to ensure that designs work, make recommendations and develop alternative solutions with conclusions. Assist in the evaluation of product failures and recommend corrective actions. Consult with other departments on equipment designs and questions. Anticipate potential problems and proactively solve complex problems through creative thinking, using internal and external resources. Participate in design review meetings as part of product verification and validation work. Work with manufacturing personnel to effect value engineering practices throughout all phases of the design process. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 8+ years of experience with choke valves or control valves Machine Shop experience preferred Proficient drafting and 3D modeling skills using SolidWorks Experience with FEA and or CFD software is preferred. The work days are Monday through Friday and the hours are 8am to 5pm. We do offer a Flex Friday option that allows employees to take off half a day every other Friday. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person