Automotive Mechanical Engineer Role :
Automotive Mechanical Engineer will support the seismic vehicle engineering team
The main function will be to design key mechanical systems such as hydraulics, machinery frames, engine packages, cooling systems, HVAC, etc.
Will test concepts using computerized modeling or physical models
Develop, design, and test all aspects of the seismic vibrator product line
Automotive Mechanical Engineer will identify design problems, develop alternative solutions, and work as a team with other engineers
Develop test and performance plans on both new prototype and current production vehicles
Produce detailed specs using software tools including parts lists and costs
Identify new technologies, industry innovations, and partner relationships for future products
Performs sustaining activities for existing products
The Automotive Mechanical Engineer will create full manufacturing specification packages including engineering BOMs
Complete Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and New Part Number Requests (NPRs)
Perform project management reporting tasks
Meet with internal clients, stakeholders, and liaisons to discuss design concepts
Develop real-time ideas and design concepts using Autodesk Inventor software
Automotive Mechanical Engineer will identify materials for prototyping, engineering builds, alternatives for supply chain shortages, and manufacturing variants
Write and implement engineering processes and procedures.
Automotive Mechanical Engineer Background Profile :
Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Mechanical Engineering discipline
Computer Assisted Design software degree or diploma, required
5 years minimum of Engineering
5 years of field experience as an engineer, technician, or technical support with seismic vibrators is highly preferred
Or diesel engine design, mobile vehicle hydraulics design, construction or agricultural equipment design
Other preferred comparable skills are product design and support experience with heavy industrial mobile equipment in the construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, military or seismic industries
Occasional travel to engineering and production facilities
Proficient in using Autodesk Inventor / Vault
Skilled in Autodesk AutoCAD 2D
Working knowledge of analytical tools such as FEA and / or CFD
Skilled in analysis and simulation tools such as Ansys, Nastran, Simcenter Amesim, PTC Mathcad
Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and symbols
Strong Documentation skills
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)