What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Twin City Fan & Blower?
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop, test, and modify prototypes and fan models according to customer order requirements with guidance from others.
- Assist in the development of models and detail drawings of fans.
- Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.
- Collaborate with others to help develop test plans.
- Design electrical control panels and generate electrical diagrams with full Build of Material (BOM).
- Make recommendations for the selection of fans, coils, heaters and other AMU components.
- Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using computer aided design tools (CAD).
- Capture design intent with spreadsheets, drawing markups, and computer aided design (CAD) tools as needed.
- Assist in troubleshooting engineering design and test problems.
- Research new technology to be used in the development of new products.
- May perform service work and provide customer design support as required.
- Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values.
- Other duties as assigned.
- BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications including, Word, Excel, and Project.
- Ability to work independently with minimal instruction with a high level of accuracy.
- A basic understanding of design tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD.
- 1 year of relevant design or test engineering experience, preferably in the air moving industry.
- Knowledge of the design and manufacturing of sheet metal parts is highly preferred.
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certification preferred.
- Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and modal analysis a plus.
- Standard office environment and manufacturing environment.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach.
- Ability to work sitting at a computer.
- Ability to work with personnel on shop floor.