Regional Mechanical Engineer

Description

As a Mechanical Engineer for IPS, you will be responsible for performing RCFA to develop engineered solutions and for providing technical support for our customers, as well as both in-shop and field repairs. This position will provide technical support and consultation to the Mountain West Regional sales teams.

Principal Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Provide Mechanical technical support to customers, repair shops, and field service activities
• Reverse engineer motor and generator mechanical designs
• Assist in development of proposals and RFP/RFQ responses along with final repair or project reports
• Provide Seller technical support including customer site visits and leading lunch/learns
• Ensure that repairs meet customer expectations and applicable industry standards
• Assist with implementation of quality improvement actions
• Develop and implement mechanical repair practices and training curriculum
• Drive development of mechanical work motor/generator repair instructions
• Interpret and ensure compliance with operating policies and procedures
• Utilize Continuous Improvement Process Solution (CIPS) tools and Processes

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Minimum qualification: B.S. or M.S. Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Preferred qualification: 5+ years’ experience with electrical motor design, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting 
• Certified Vibration Analysist or experience in machinery diagnostics
• Passion for critical thinking and creatively solving problems
• Strong hands on experience in fabrication, machining, manufacturing, machine repair or similar
• Experience with the design, manufacturing, application, repair, testing, maintenance, IIOT and diagnostics, of electric motors and generators
• Ability to perform advanced diagnostic assessments to troubleshoot motor, generator, and mechanical issues with applicable test equipment
• Ability to perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and develop technical solutions to OEM and Aftermarket design related problems
• Provide technical phone support for service centers and field service personnel
• Write failure reports with critical technical analysis
• Provide technical support to the sales team, participate in customer visits, customer, and sales training
• Ability to relate well with others in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to develop component part drawings in AutoCAD, Solid Works or similar
• Ability to prioritize and maintain high degree of organization
• Excellent time management
• Ability to communicate technical data in a clear and concise manner
• Poses excellent written and verbal skills