What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer - U.S. & Canada position at L & S Electric, Inc?
Mechanical Engineer
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L&S is looking for someone that can design and implement mechanical and hydraulic systems for industrial and electrical generation facilities along with generating all design work associated with assigned projects, including design reports, documentation, and programming. This position can be located within the U.S. or Canada.
Responsibilities:
- Commissioning of mechanical and hydraulic systems
- Design and implement mechanical and hydraulic systems.
- Design hydraulic schematic diagrams
- Design, develop, test, and start-up projects as requested
- Interpret mechanical drawings
- Perform demolition and installation engineering
- Perform design reviews
- Perform FAT, installation supervision, SAT, customer training, and system commissioning as requested
- Perform hydraulic calculations for system sizing and component selection
- Perform mechanical calculations for system sizing and component selection
- Perform Mechanical Design
- Perform onsite inspections and project “kick-off” meetings as assigned
- Perform peer reviews
- Prepare O&M manual, factory acceptance test (FAT), installation, site acceptance test (SAT), and customer training documents
- Provide installation conceptual system engineering
- Provide static and dynamic calculations
- Design machines, brackets, supports, and piping for a variety of new and existing equipment
- Support Engineering division as requested
- Utilize electrical and hydraulic test equipment
- Work effectively with all other project team members such as control, electrical, HMI, and mechanical disciplines
- Work with mechanical designers to develop mechanical and hydraulic drawings
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technical degree plus 3 years of related experience
- Ability to travel in excess of 30% domestically and internationally
- Able to perform all essential functions of the job
Desirable:
- Experience with hydraulic systems, including hydraulic power units, hydraulic control manifolds, and hydraulic cylinders
- Strong conceptualization ability along with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor
- USA or Canadian Professional engineering registration or the ability to become registered
Other Requirements:
- Ability to travel to Canada
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision
- Able to wear personal protective equipment; hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.
- Able to work for any employer in the United States
- Display a positive can-do attitude
- Fluent in the English language
- Possess a strong attention to detail
- Proficient use of personal computer, operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
- Shall sign L&S Electric confidentiality agreement
- Shall work as required to complete work requirements
- Simultaneously execute multiple projects
- Valid driver’s license, able to be insured
- Valid passport or ability to obtain one
- Willingness to learn new skills and approaches to dealing with problems
Working Conditions:
- Aerial work may sometimes be necessary
- Environmental conditions vary from facility to facility (i.e. heat, noise)
- Occasional lifting of heavy objects
- Uneven or slippery walking surfaces
- Work is performed at the customer job site and at L&S Electric facilities.
What you will receive:
We offer a competitive benefits package to include:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts – medical and dependent care
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Variety of other ancillary benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Safety Shoes and Glasses Programs
- Wellness Initiatives
About L & S Electric, Inc.
We are a 3rd generation, family-run company focused on delivering results to customers who produce power or use it to drive their business. Our roots date back to the 1950’s in a small electric motor repair shop in Central Wisconsin.
Today, the services and products we provide at L&S have become substantially more diverse compared to our humble beginnings. L&S repair facilities service over 10,000 pieces of equipment each year in industries ranging from industrial customers to power producers to transportation, and everything in between.
At L&S, we proactively support our customer’s equipment through predictive and preventative maintenance. Our power service team stretches across the US and services and maintains our customer’s critical power distribution equipment. We are one of the US’s largest distributors of electric motors, drives and power distribution, and related equipment. And our Power Control Solutions team designs and manufactures integrated solutions for power producers worldwide.
Although we have grown, our focus has not changed. We are driven to have a team that is passionate about providing quality products and services to our customers, with legendary service.
Learn More About L&S:
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