Mechanical Engineer - Heavy Equipment

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

POSITION : Mechanical Engineer

DEPARTMENT : Engineering Department

Primary Objective of Position :

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for high-level of execution of product design that specifies “what” is required (materials, tolerances, limits, etc.) on the product line documentation, that includes motors, generators and magnetic drives. Supports customer orders from the proposal phase through the design, development, manufacturing, testing, and field service / aftermarket phases. The Mechanical Engineer works in a team environment to insure collaboration and sharing of best mechanical engineering practices within the WEG Company.

Major Areas of Accountability :

• Develops and maintains Design Standards to govern the conventional and computerized mechanical design analysis methods, and facilitates the design process reducing design lead times.
• Actively manages project plans for product development consistent with the overall company strategic plan driving them to completion.
• Provides input to management for financial planning, capital planning, and product development.
• May supervise work activities of the engineers, drafters, and other support personnel assigned to the project. Orient, motivate, define design objectives and delegate work.
• Reviews customer’s specification and offer technical advice. Visit customer sites to determine how to best apply machine design technology and improve machine performance.
• Directs standardized models that substantially reduce design cost and time for products and systems.
• Provides technical and engineering support to other departments.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities. This requires climbing stairs and moving over, around, and about shop machinery. Have the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds unassisted.

Salary : $70k to $80k

Will compensate with experience. Position is full-time.

Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position

Please, no agencies

Requirements :