Mechanical Engineer II - Controls

About the role

Mechanical Engineer II will develop products through design layout and analysis, prototyping, testing and documentation that meet or exceed customer marketing specifications with regards to performance, appearance, cost and quality. Provide production support and coordinate activities between engineering, other internal departments, vendors and customers to successfully achieve goals set for the project. Degree of supervision required to perform job duties should not exceed 40%.

Responsibilities

• Establish the design concepts and develop performance specifications for products which meet or exceed customer and marketing goals in all respects
• Provide product and tooling cost estimates for quotations to customers
• Perform mathematical calculations pertaining to performance modeling, stress analysis, tolerance studies, and statistical properties of engineering data both manually and utilizing CAE tools
• Layout complete designs of product assemblies, subassemblies, and detailed piece parts both manually and utilizing CAD tools
• Prepare drawings, BOM's, ECN's, and all other documents as required
• Proactively inform management of changes in circumstances, provide alternative corrective actions to maintain progress, and recover original schedules if possible
• Coordinate activities affecting internal departments, vendors, and customers required to achieve project schedules, milestones and goals
• Support production and quality control in solving design and process related problems on existing products
• Maintain a thorough understanding of engineering and scientific principles which can be utilized to develop products which provide predictable and reliable performance
• Perform all functions of engineering positions below this level of responsibility
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed – including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and performing part analysis as directed by MRB members
• Will work on components or subassemblies as assigned and will require higher levels of interaction/guidance of supervisor or senior engineers
• Assists with other related duties as required or assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in the engineering field of practice including use of mechanical CAD (preferably CREO)

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a quick‑paced environment
• Good follow‑up skills

Benefits

• Profit Sharing Bonus – distributed twice a year at company discretion
• Vacation: 80 hours earned on anniversary date
• Health insurance options: HMO Plan, Standard PPO Plan, Enhanced PPO Plan, High Deductible PPO Plan, FSA, LFSA, and HSA
• Dental Insurance: Base Plan, Buy‑Up Plan
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays
• Company picnic
• Holiday party
• Numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year

Pay

Target base salary hiring range: $70,000 to $80,000, based on qualifications and experience.