What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Sovereign Technologies?
Job Details
Job Description:
The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.
Job Responsibilities:
- Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
- Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.
Skills:
- Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
- Team player and detail oriented.
- Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
- 5-7 years of experience required.
Typical Day or Week in the Role
- Typical task breakdown and rhythm
- Interaction level with team
- Work environment description Typical task breakdown:
- Work with the power conversion application engineering groups to establish the application architecture and electrical requirements for power electronics components/systems
- Work with MBDs NPI & NTI machine/product programs
- Develop design concepts and detailed 3D models for low voltage power electronics inverter and converter systems.
- Play an active role in supplier collaboration and selection and development of the potential suppliers for the mechanical designs some limited travel will be required.
- Stay up to date with the latest advances in power electronics packaging technologies and solutions
Interaction with team:
- Frequently interactive, supporting two other MEs covering multiple projects
- Supports local builds
Work environment:
- Typically office environment, 10% in the lab
Candidate Requirements
- Years of experience required
- Degrees or certifications required
- Disqualifiers
- Performance indicators
Education & Experience Required:
- Associate s degree in related field plus minimum 10 years of experience OR
- Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Mechanical Engineering curriculum plus 5 years of experience OR
- Master's or Doctorate degree in a Mechanical Engineering curriculum plus 2 years of experience
Technical Skills
(Required)
- Previous product development experience (design / analysis)
(Desired)
- Experience with CFD & FEA analysis tools
- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical & electrical systems with special emphasis on electric drive systems
- Experience with quality tools including FMEA, APQP, BIQ & PPAP
- Experience with NPI Issue resolution process
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Strong communication skills
- Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams through complex assignments
- Excellent analytical skills
