Engineer II, Mechanical - Aerospace
Location : MILWAUKIE, OR, United States
Job Family : Engineering
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Sep 25, 2025
Job ID : 59948
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Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world's leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today.
In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner. Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success resulting from that growth.
Our Fire Safety and Power Systems division brings together an extensive range of skills and abilities to support some of the world's leading commercial, business and military aircraft manufacturers. Our Milwaukie, OR site specializes in Power Generation, Power Conversion, Magnetics, and Sensors for extreme environment applications.
Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineer will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for mechanical packaging of electronic assemblies and rotating machine technologies critical to the success of the business. The position requires a technical background with strong communication skills capable of delivering technical results to a cross functional team.
Relationships
Reports to Engineering Manager
On a day-to-day basis interacts with Manufacturing, Test engineering, Marketing, Sales, Contracts, Purchasing, and Quality
External relationships include customers & vendors
Job Core Responsibilities
Mechanical package design for power electronics assemblies and rotating electric machines (generators and permanent magnet alternators) for aerospace, commercial, and military applications and associated equipment
Define and conduct trade studies for feature and component selection
Define requirements for mechanical packages
Create models using a variety of modeling and simulation tools
Develop new products, processes, and equipment with minimal supervision
Identify and research technology as needed for optimized design solutions
Provide leadership and mentoring to design engineers performing mechanical tasks
Represent the company as a design professional in company internal and external meetings and work directly with the customer to determine detailed requirements and deliverables
Working within cross-functional teams to develop industry-leading products
Perform thermal, shock, and vibration analysis to verify design concepts
Create qualification test plans and write qualification test procedures for design verification
Interpret test data and draw conclusions for qualification test reports about compliance to requirements
Communicate clearly with internal and external customers
Provide schedules and status during proto@type development and qualification test phase
Support Manufacturing during process development for new products
Support Test Engineering during design verification and qualification testing
Collaborate with Manufacturing to leverage and improve manufacturing process capabilities
Prepare technical proposals for new business opportunities
Provide support for new product recurring and non-recurring cost estimates using available estimating tools
Support obsolescence process as a technical resource, selecting replacements and finding solutions
Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis with Sustaining Engineers and Manufacturing for existing products
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance on-site is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary. A flexible schedule policy is available.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Job Specifications
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master degree preferred
3-5 years of relevant design experience
[Preferred] Familiarity with aerospace product development, including designing to MIL-STD-810 and DO-160 environmental test requirements and willingness to learn
Experience in electronics packaging [preferred] and willingness to learn
Experience in design of rotating machines [highly desirable] and willingness to learn
Mastery of mechanical engineering concepts, including heat transfer, rotor dynamics, vibration, and finite element analysis (e.g., SolidWorks Simulation)
Excellent proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Temperature and/or Vibration test experience highly desirable
Experience in leading projects or programs
Experience in developing new products, including design, prototyping, and testing
Experience in multi-physics design and analysis (electrical, mechanical, thermal, fluid dynamics)
Creativity, good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability and aptitude to mentor junior Engineers
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:
Competitive Compensation
Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
Career development and tuition reimbursement
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)
