Mechanical Engineer

ElectroMechanical Engineering Associates, Inc.

EME is a leading independent provider of custom engineered generator solutions, including: analysis, product development, innovative design, manufacturing, and field installation services.

The company leverages its deep engineering expertise, proprietary software, and product design knowledge to provide full lifecycle solutions for power generators. In particular, the Company uprates, adapts and repurposes a wide variety of conventional and renewable generators and their auxiliaries, focused primarily on turbo, hydro, pumped storage, and wind. This adaptation and repurposing significantly enhances an asset’s value by improving its ability to support the evolving power grid.

As a well-known enabling partner for many of the largest engineering and service organizations in its markets, EME is trusted by major corporate and utility customers to design, build, install and retrofit their largest generation assets. With a 40-year history, EME is recognized as a technical expert for custom design, maintenance and operation of utility scale generators, motors, and auxiliary components. Its management and employees are highly experienced across all business lines and have an average of 10 years with the Company, with a solid track record of developing new engineering talent.

Hiring Details

Job title - Mechanical Engineer

Reports to - Director, Engineering Services

Primary work location - Monroeville, PA 15146

Employee classification - Full time exemp

Core work hours - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

Travel - Required, approximately 5-10%

Flexible work arrangements - Work from home up to 3 days per week

Salary range - $70,000 - $85,000 per year with an annual bonus of up to 9% of salary

Position Summary

EME is seeking a motivated and skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate with 1-4 years of experience who possesses a passion for engineering design and analysis, coupled with an interest in computer programming. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing new and existing component design and analysis using classical methods as well as finite element analysis (FEA) software and will also play a role in streamlining engineering workflows by developing custom programs to automate and enhance new and existing calculation processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend traditional mechanical engineering skills with computational expertise, contributing directly to the efficiency and innovation of our company. You must also be comfortable interacting directly with customers and collaborating with EME’s technical staff.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Analysis

• Use classic and finite element methods for structural, natural frequency, and ventilation/thermal analysis.
• Design of new and upgraded generator and motor components and associated auxiliaries.
• Failure analysis of rotating equipment.
• Reverse engineering of existing components.
• Analyze vibration data to troubleshoot machine vibration. Perform field vibration testing and use field acquired data to calibrate classic and finite element vibration models, use these models to simulate repairs and modifications to correct vibration problems and design solutions.
• Creation of solid models suitable for FEA analysis and manufacturing drawing creation.
• Lead engineering projects by developing quality assurance documentation, project plans and by providing input to costing and schedules and resolving technical issues.
• Develop technical specifications and work with vendors to solicit quotations.
• Write formal technical reports.
• Perform field inspections and testing to provide input to analyses and designs or to commission new designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Programming & Process Automation

• Independently develop Python programs to automate repetitive calculation processes currently performed manually or in existing Mathcad sheets within the Engineering Services department.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand calculation processes and identify opportunities to streamline existing workflows and improve efficiency through custom program development.

Qualifications

·       Required

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Credential (Bachelor of Science, Minor, etc.) in Computer Science or a proven ability to understand and apply programming concepts.
• One (1) to four (4) years’ experience in engineering, construction or related fields performing design and analysis with specific experience in:
• Structural analysis, classically and via finite element analysis
• Vibration testing and analysis
• Thermal and ventilation analysis
• Practical experience with Python programming language and a willingness to further develop these skills.
• Demonstrated experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and 3D modeling software (e.g., ANSYS, Solidworks).
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics principles, including statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, non-restricted passport, and reliable transportation.

·       Preferred

• Experience in the Power industry.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or a willingness to do so within the first year of employment.

·       Physical

• Able to walk, push, pull, reach, grasp, twist, bend and climb including at heights of over six feet.
• Capable of standing for length of shift.
• Keen sight, peripheral vision, and hearing.
• Able to wear fall protection.

·       Product development

·       Innovative design

·       Manufacturing

·       Field installation services