Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the research, design and support of mechanical, electromechanical, and hydraulic products and systems. The position will require an experienced, highly motivated self-starter who works well in both an office and manufacturing environment. A technical person who is always looking for ways to improve products.

Essential Functions

• Research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications and manuals, to determine feasibility of designs.
• Research and recommend substitutions for obsolete parts.
• Perform tolerance stack ups, loading calculations and hydraulic oil displacement analysis.
• Perform stress/strain calculations, shear, torsional and vibration analysis.
• Design products or systems such as instruments, machines and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic or heat transfer systems.
• Actively participate in the design and fabrication of test apparatus and equipment.
• Develop methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
• Participate in product testing or prototypes to aid the design process.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Interface with other departments including manufacturing, sales, sourcing, product support, and accounting.
• Create and edit operation and service manuals for products.
• Create and modify drawings, solid models and assemblies for analysis, quoting, and manufacturing.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Use ERP system to create, manage, and modify engineering bills of materials.
• Provide direction to manufacturing, procurement, designers and other engineers to accomplish project goals.
• Prepare project plans for new product development. Execute plans and interact with cross functional teams to achieve project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience working as an Engineer.
• Some travel may be required to attend customer meetings, trade shows, and/or to test and troubleshoot units in the field; Expected travel
• Advanced understanding of engineering principles of design; ability to be forward-thinking with design concepts.
• Experience with stress and load analysis.
• Exceptional mechanical aptitude and strong analytic skills.
• Prior experience with and ability to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Ability to understand and perform structural computations.
• 3-5 years’ experience with Computer Aided Design Software, Finite Element Analysis.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret drawings, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to follow all safety requirements.
• Ability to use standard office equipment (copier, fax, telephone, computer, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, particularly when working on the computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, particularly when in the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds occasionally unassisted.
• Ability to bend or stoop occasionally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow all safety requirements.
• Ability to use standard office equipment (copier, fax, telephone, computer, etc.).

Work Environment

• Manufacturing shop and office environment.
• Exposure to noise, fumes, and dust, while in the manufacturing facility.
• Office environment is usually quiet.