Mechanical Engineer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods.
• Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs and applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.
• Assists drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD).
• Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods and properties.
• Develops mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; and soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and system capabilities; and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Maintains system and product database by writing computer programs and entering data.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Mechanical Engineer Qualifications / Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering technology
• Experience: At least 5 years experience as a professional Mechanical Engineer
• Licenses/Certifications: State Professional Engineer license (a plus not necessary)
• Requirements analysis
• Design skills
• Presenting technical information
• Equipment maintenance
• Conceptual skills
• Quality focus
• General consulting skills
• Control engineering
• Mathematical skills
• Production planning
• Software savvy
• Job knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity