Senior Mechanical Engineer, Marine Operations
Portland, OR$175k - $200kfull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for designing, building, and testing bespoke support equipment for automated deployment, retrieval, inspection, and maintenance of offshore marine assets, with cradle-to-grave ownership from concept through deployment and commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Responsible Engineer for the development of novel automated marine support systems (steel structures/weldments, mechanisms, pneumatics/hydraulics, and industrial controls/data acquisition).
- Complete trade studies to identify preferred architectures/requirements.
- Carry out relevant engineering analysis individually and manage the support of subject matter experts as required.
- Detail the design of mechanical equipment (CAD modeling, development of schematics, etc.).
- Execute and oversee the fabrication, testing, and commissioning of critical assets.
- Support offshore operations through initial commissioning of new systems and sustaining engineering.
Qualifications
- BS or higher in mechanical engineering.
- 5+ years of experience owning the development of novel hardware from concept through commissioning.
- Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals relevant to marine systems (welded structures, mechanical assemblies, hydraulics/pneumatics, industrial automation and data acquisition, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems that lack clear examples or well-defined requirements.
- Capable of managing critical vendor relations.
- Thrives in a culture of personal ownership.
- Competent with 3D modeling software and design practices (Siemens NX strongly preferred).
Skills
Required:Mechanical designTrade studiesEngineering analysis3D modeling software
Nice to have:Offshore operationsLeadership / ownershipRegulatory interfacing
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (company covers 100% of gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (company covers 100%)
- Vision insurance (company covers 100%)
- Disability insurance (company covers 100%)
- Tax-advantaged accounts contributions (401(k), health FSA, dependent care FSA)
- Relocation assistance to Portland (if needed)
- Unlimited PTO and flexible working hours
Last updated Sep 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Panthalassa
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We're harnessing renewable energy in the open ocean and delivering it around the world. Engineered in Portland, Oregon.
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