Engineer, Mechanical

Position Summary: The Mechanical Engineer or Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and
improving new and existing products and components and fabricating and testing prototypes while ensuring product
integrity, technical accuracy, and applicability. This position also releases final product for manufacture and distribution.

I. Description of Essential Job Functions:
• Manages projects, changes, and/or development from start through completion while communicating, supporting,
and interacting with other functional groups.
• Plans, designs, and develops products or components in projects assigned. Prepares or directs preparation of the
project/system layout, detailed drawings and schematics. Plans and develops experimental test products. Directs
and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or system by Model Shop employees. Analyzes
test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Gathers and analyzes research data and proposed product specifications. Determines feasibility of product
proposal/specifications. Consults with research personnel, sales, and principal engineer to clarify or resolve
issues and develop design. Conducts business case analysis and planning to effectively commercialize new
products.
• Reviews and analyzes series production of new products to ensure the highest quality standards and lowest cost
levels are met.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Consults with research and other engineering personnel and prepare design modifications as required. Evaluates
engineering test results for possible application to development of systems or other uses.
• Consults with suppliers in relation to parts or products necessary to design or improve products and components.
• Provides design, prototype, and validation support for improving existing product.
• Oversees installation and testing of field test units at customer sites. Routinely contacts these customers for
feedback on test units. Inspects, maintains and, if necessary, troubleshoots and repairs field test units.
• Creates product documentation including manuals, architectural surveys, and layout drawings to support new
products. Updates product manuals, as necessary, to stay current with product and component changes.
• Sits on AMCA (Air Movement and Control Association) International committees (for positions requiring
engineering of HVLS Fans) to ensure product meets regulations and drive new regulations.

• Visits new and established suppliers looking for advances in new technology, status of existing product,
opportunities for cost saving, current capabilities. and supporting root cause analysis.
• Monitors and analyzes the technology markets, customer feedback, and benchmarking to identify and understand
new product opportunities.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Master’s Degree a plus.
• 5-8 years of engineering experience, preferably in product design engineering duties with a strong work
background within a manufacturing environment.
• 1-3 years’ experience in HVAC or airflow experience for HVLS Fans engineering positions.
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects.
• Advanced/Intermediate experience with industry drafting and CAD standards.
• Experience in product design, GD&T using CATIA CAD tools, and DFMEA.
• Significant “hands on the product” type experience with ability to recognize problems, predict potential outcomes,
and implement countermeasures quickly enough to avoid problems.

Computer Skills
• Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases,
and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use 3D and 2D CAD.

Certificates, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
• Professional engineering licensure is preferred.

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