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Colwyn Group lists this COL-2026-004 | Senior Mechanical Engineer - Reno / Carson City, NV | Full-Time | On-Site / Loca opportunity in reno, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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COL- | Senior Mechanical Engineer - Reno / Carson City, NV | Full-Time | On-Site / Loca
Job Description
Senior Mechanical EngineerReno / Carson City, NV | Full-Time | On-Site / Local Preferred| Relocation acceptedAbout the RoleWe are seeking highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineers to design, build, and commission critical mechanical subsystems for advanced power‑generation machinery. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in high‑ownership environments, enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, and want to see their work operating on real hardware within months—not years.
Functional Requirements & Concept Engineering
Translate design challenges into clear functional requirements
Develop rapid concept designs using order‑of‑magnitude engineering
Utilize first‑principles methods: free‑body diagrams, energy balances, pressure/flow mapping
Engage vendors early and incorporate industry solutions where appropriate
Seek fast, frictionless feedback to advance concepts quickly
System & Subsystem Specification
Define subsystem specifications and mechanical/electrical/flow interfaces
Create 3D CAD models to establish layouts, interconnects, and clash detection
Detailed Mechanical Design
Produce high‑fidelity 3D CAD models to "as‑built" level
Conduct rigorous analysis across
Multi‑axis mechanical stresses
Vibrational instability and fatigue
Contact loads and material imperfections
Tolerance stack‑ups and induced loads
Thermal growth, stress, and derating
High‑pressure/high‑temperature fluid behavior
Temperature management systems
Work closely with vendors to ensure designs meet real operating conditions
Document analysis, design decisions, and engineering rationale clearly
Rapid Build & Test Execution
Drive fast build cycles—speed and iteration are core to success
Deliver detailed drawings and specifications to fabrication partners
Develop test plans, structures, instrumentation, and schedules
Test early and often to accelerate troubleshooting and design refinement
Iterate quickly between design versions and test runs
You May Be a Great Fit If…
You’ve owned complex mechanical design/build projects involving high‑stakes equipment
You have hands‑on experience with turbomachinery or high‑speed rotating systems
You’ve engineered systems under high temperature, pressure, or speed conditions
You thrive in startup or small‑team environments with high autonomy
You have experience with: Jet engines
High‑speed couplings
Industrial gearboxes
Synchronous generators
Industrial lubrication systems
Environmental or exhaust systems
You can demonstrate strong order‑of‑magnitude concept engineering through execution
Compensation
Competitive salary
Meaningful early‑stage equity
Standard benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Location
Based in the Reno / Carson City, NV area
Regular on‑site work required at a nearby test facility
Local candidates preferred; relocation or frequent travel required for non‑local candidates
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Worksite address
reno, NV, 89550, US
Who can apply
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