What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer - Mechanical position at Federal Signal?
Federal Signal is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who can assist in making decisions on engineering problems and issues, requiring the use of advanced techniques and the adaption and extension of theories and practices of own field and related disciplines.
Key Activities/Responsibilities
- Designs and develops new products within specification, budget, and time constraints.
- Guides the development of technical specifications of new designs and redesigns for marketing technical literature and engineering specifications.
- Troubleshoot product systems as required and works directly with technicians and assemblers to resolve issues.
- Provides mechanical design guidance and technical assistance to applications, test, and tech support personnel.
- Assists manufacturing engineering or contract manufacturers with product assembly and test techniques.
- Verifies and validates design output as specified in the product design specification.
- Determines mechanical test parameters for component and final products.
- Fabricates mockups and builds working prototypes of new products.
- Provides technical expertise to manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, service, sales, and quality assurance on product related issues.
- Assists purchasing, manufacturing engineering and quality assurance in vendor selection.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering, from an accredited university
- 10 or more years of engineering experience. Advanced degree desired.
- Must be proficient in mechanical design and must be highly proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software. Acoustic and/or lighting background preferred
- Knowledge of basic principles, theories, and concepts.
- Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other fields.
- Sufficiently understands customer requirements and delivers results that meet these needs.
- Possesses strong verbal and written communications skills
Salary Range: $77,998/yr - $120,000/yr
Benefits of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
About Us
Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.
Salary : $77,998 - $120,000