Mechanical Engineer

Position Title: Mechanical Engineer

Specialty:  Mechanical Engineering

o   Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. 

o   Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, machine components, materials, manufacturing methods, tolerances, and mechanical assemblies. 

o   Experience with 2D and/or 3D CAD software. 

o   Ability to read, interpret, and develop mechanical drawings and technical specifications. 

o   Strong mechanical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

o   Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

o   2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing, automotive, machine design, or industrial environment. 

o   Experience designing or modifying production machinery, tooling, fixtures, or automated equipment. 

o   Knowledge of GD&T, pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, and material-handling systems. 

o   Experience with equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning. 

o   Experience with root-cause analysis and equipment reliability improvements. 

o   Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, machine safety, and continuous improvement methodologies. 

o   General knowledge of industrial automation, sensors, controls, and PLC-controlled equipment. 

Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with Laboratory safety policies and procedures; completes all required ES&H training; takes personal responsibility for safety.

Plans work and carry out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance; undertakes additional responsibilities; responds to situations as they arise with minimal supervision; creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems; works to develop additional technical knowledge and skills.

Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.

Anticipates problems; sees how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weighs alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies supervisor of problems in a timely manner.

Able to challenge conventional practices; adapt established methods for new uses; pursues ongoing system improvement; creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.