Mechanical Engineering Technician

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Technical contributor for design and development of complex automated Plasma cutting systems
• These systems include plasma torches, plasma consumables, plasma cutting gas control, cutting machine integration, inverter power supply integration, and plasma cutting process development.
• Development of product documentation including technical specifications, concepts to meet those specifications, detailed designs of each system, generation of cost estimate models, and input for development schedules.
• Leading the development of test processes, analysis of results, and appraisal of integrity of mechanical product designs.
• Presentation of test and/or analysis results and design ideas both orally and written.
• Assisting in construction of prototypes.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams on new product designs.
• Provide end-users with support through product applications and demonstrations.
• Provide field service engineers with support on product applications, demonstrations, product opportunities and processes.
• Assists in the development of technical training programs and materials.
• Provide customers with support on product applications.
• Respond to technical inquiries from internal company personnel.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Required:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial equipment design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an Associate’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology.
• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge of plasma cutting processes.
• Proficiency in design for manufacturing principles and product data management.
• Solid computer literacy and familiarity with engineering software tools.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD modeling and industrial product development.
• Preferred:
• Working knowledge of plasma physics and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Familiarity with statistical design of experiments (DOE).
• Understanding of finite element analysis (FEA) for mechanical stress and heat transfer.
• Background in scientific experimentation and mechanical integrity testing.

Pay Range

$59,389.00-$68,440.00