Engineering - Sr Mechanical Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Due to increased global demand for critical power, our Mechanical Design Engineer play a key role in our Sales Order Engineering team helping to facilitate development of engineered to order load banks including portable, permanent and trailerized versions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Essential Functions:

• Reviews and evaluates sales order requirements\specifications and other customer supplied materials to configure and\or develop load banks solutions within established cycle time goals  
• Works with Sales and potentially the customer to resolve any requirements not clearly defined
• Works with Electrical Engineers and Drafting to produce customer drawings that meet specifications and industry standards
• Acts as the technical lead on assigned projects and is expected to be knowledgeable and accountable for the work performed on the project
• Works with internal groups such as Assembly, Procurement and field technicians during start up to resolve issues and coordinate engineering response and action plans as needed
• Works with Sales and Applications Engineering as subject matter expert providing support in pre-Sales phase
• Approves project release to Manufacturing
• Prepares engineering submittals for filing product with UL and CSA agencies to obtain approvals; directs third party product certification and testing where required
• Works with Assembly and Test departments as required to resolve any issues encountered during  build\test.
• Ensures all product safety requirements are met

Additional Responsibilities:                                                                                                                              

• Work as part of a project team to deliver cost effective, manufacturable designs which are aligned to customer requirements, including safety
• Provide updates on project status and timeline for completion
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and promoting a proactive approach to identify and mitigate potential hazards with new product manufacturing process
• Live the mission, vision and values of Avtron
• Any other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience developing and creating new products preferably in the electro mechanical products space
• Minimum 5 years of experience in related role
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols, quality control, and manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience designing to UL, CSA, NEC, and other safety agency requirements
• Knowledge of basic electrical concepts such as current carrying capability of conductors, ampacity, and electrical spacing requirements is a plus.
• Industry-specific knowledge in the electrical testing space is a plus
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is a plus

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

Education:

• 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Five or more years of professional experience with OEM design activities using mechanical design software packages and 3D modeling software
• Specific knowledge of AutoCAD, ERP system functionality, and Microsoft Applications
• Creative and flexible personality to work through changing responsibilities and customer requirements
• Understanding of seismic, wind and vibration calculations to support equipment designs (IBC) is a plus.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering.  Advanced degree is a plus
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills required to interface with customers and vendors
• Demonstrated problem solving expertise

Experience

• Five or more years of professional experience with development, design and engineering of mechanical\electrical systems using both 2D and 3D CAD software

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• 2D and 3D CAD skills are required
• Proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications