Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary

The Engineering Designer is responsible for reviewing and interpreting project requirements and translating them into accurate machinery drawings, plans, and fabrication documentation. This role applies established engineering principles, company standards, and applicable industry codes to support project execution.

The position will research previous projects and available resources to identify applicable designs and solutions, develop shop and supplier fabrication drawings, maintain required project documentation, and support projects through completion. The Engineering Designer will also collaborate with other departments to address design changes, modifications, and technical needs while helping ensure projects meet schedule, material, manpower, quality, and compliance requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete project design on time and stay within estimated hours and material costs
• Research and order parts on time
• Start designing early to complete before production build date
• Pull from existing applicable drawings
• Monitor project through completion
• Provide practical, functional and acceptable equipment designs
• Read and interpret specifications, write ups, pricing and correspondence
• Discuss unresolved engineering questions with sales for clarification
• Make sure the design is what the customer is expecting
• Perform calculations and analysis
• Use spreadsheets, calculator and other software applications to perform calculations and analysis
• Provide technical assistance to production and test
• Answer questions and provide support during production
• Answer questions and provide support during testing
• Provide technical assistance to sales
• Provide composite drawings during quoting stage when needed
• Answer questions and provide technical support for quotes
• Provide submittal and approval drawings when needed
• Coordinate with electrical engineers regarding switchgear and cabling
• Discuss design with electrical engineer for clarification

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with new product introductions and technical/process transfer to new suppliers
• 3 months related work experience
• Experience with Windchill PLM
• specialization in structural sheet metal and wind load calculations a definite plus.
• Background in electrical power generation
• Experience or knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Experience in the data center industry a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Above average computer literacy with the latest version of AutoCAD and/or ProE and/or SolidWorks experience desired.  Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• General knowledge of diesel and natural gas fueled engines.
• Familiarity with weld processes, MIG, TIG, and Stick. 
• Above average ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels within the company.
• Multi-task oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in the performance of duties.
• Willingness to travel, including out of the country, if necessary.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with a high degree of enthusiasm and commitment.

Position Demands

Physical Demands (essential functions)

• Sit for long periods of time, talking, seeing, primarily sedentary work in an office with desk with chair, long periods of use of computer mouse and long periods of looking at monitors and drawings.
• It is desirable if you are able to climb up onto and down from equipment and ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Office
• Shop