Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Engineer applies the laws of Mechanical/Structural energy and the principals of engineering for the design and development of heat processing and/or process cleaning equipment in accordance with Company policies and procedures. The Mechanical Engineer will perform routine, intermediate engineering tasks with the goal of developing more advanced applied engineering skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is a summary of duties and responsibilities, is not all-inclusive and may expand to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Prepare final drawings by studying engineering sketches, specifications, and supporting documents; developing a layout of the system, components, and parts; drawing multiple views of the system, components, and parts; depicting relationship of components and parts; identifying dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials.
• Function as the mechanical technical lead on assigned intermediate projects. Utilize computer assisted engineering, design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Occasionally oversee work assigned to Mechanical Engineers and Designers.
• Plans and organizes structural analysis work to assure total compliance with structural integrity and stability requirements. Develops, integrates and documents complex or unique structural requirements to establish the system design.
• Develops test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Defines and organizes test programs to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.
• Modify a drawing by studying changes; redrawing system, components, and parts; changing identifications.
• Utilize computer assisted engineering (3D CAD tools – Inventor), design software and equipment to perform tasks.
• Possess complete knowledge of sales contract with the ability to define critical project criteria to ensure project completion within budget.
• Consistently demonstrate professional skills in structuring assigned activities, creativity, communication developments and client changing needs, decision-making and problem solving.
• Maintain accurate, neat records and documentation.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of education and/or experience, the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Structural Engineering.
• Related work experience in a Mechanical/Structural Design environment, usually acquired through 3-5 years of exposure.
• Experience in, or direct exposure to, Engineered-To-Order equipment and machine design production environments a plus.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (Solidworks, Inventor, Solidworks, etc.)
• FEA, CFD experience a plus
• Fundamental understanding of 2D CAD tools (AutoCAD)
• Fundamental understanding of thermodynamics and fluid flow
• Understanding of compliance requirements: NFPA, NEC, UL, CE and OSHA
• Mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to record and log information accurately.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a very fast paced, sometimes stressful environment and possess strong decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in general office related software. (Ex: Microsoft Office and/or MRP/ERP System)
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in verbal, written, or diagram form.
  

Physical And Mental Demands

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.

The employee must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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