themechanical engineer supports new product development for the company’s thermal global products. The mechanical engineer is responsible for the physical design and/or thermal system design of new products. This engineer must be a practical hands‑on type of engineer who can start with an abstract concept and see it through to product launch.
responsibilities
- coordinate performance testing in the lab.
- analyze test data, diagnose issues and determine changes to improve performance.
- thermal system modeling to determine performance and correct part selection.
- determine controls routines needed to make system operate optimally and to meet customer requirements.
- creates/modifies mechanical parts/assemblies/drawings in cad systems, such as creo and/or solid edge.
- create and maintain bill of materials and unit configurator logic to select the correct bom’s based on options selected by the customer.
- works with marketing, manufacturing, service and quality to understand their requirements to design a product that best meets all of their needs.
- assist with prototype builds by providing technical support and providing guidance when issues arise.
- gather feedback from prototype builds and field trials and implement appropriate improvements to the product.
- understands the products, suggest ideas and improvements.
- assists with troubleshooting of escalated or re-occurring field issues.
qualifications
- bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- basic working knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts, products and safety.
- basic mechanical cad tools experience- solid edge, creo, solid works.
- experience with sheetmetal, piping and assemblies is a plus.
- data-entry systems familiarity - oracle, agile, etc.
- strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve (and prevent) a wide range of problems quickly and methodically.
- detail oriented.
- excellent planning, organizing, documentation, and communication skills.
- ability to multitask and operate in cross functional integral development teams.
physical & environmental demands
- must be able to work in the lab or production facility to diagnose and solve problems.
time travel required
- regular local travel between office/lab/production facilities and minimal travel (