What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at The Vincit Group?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Mechanical Engineer position requires a well-rounded engineer capable of evaluating customer’s current processes and utilizing new processes and technologies. Collaborate with other departments to solve unique automation problems. Support equipment development from conception to completion. Requires adaptability and an open mind to work with multiple customers.
EDUCATION:
Required: Non-degreed candidates must have equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or closely related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: 5 or more years’ experience in the design and construction of automation machinery and equipment.
POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification
Required: Proficiency with both Solid Works and Auto Cad. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, close attention to detail, and committed team player. Possess excellent planning and organization skills. Strong computer skills including MS Word, Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Preferred: Familiar with Allen Bradley control systems, software, and Fanuc Robotics.
CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions):
- Take machine and process ideas from conception to an easily visualized and workable system for presentation to our clients in a Solid Works format.
- Confer with other engineers and personnel to develop processes, implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
- Design, evaluate, install, and operate mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
- Utilize effective communication on projects. Ability to work closely with electrical engineers and technicians to assure proper functioning of complete system.
- Select materials and components of construction for various conditions.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Travel to customer facilities for design reviews, equipment reviews, and other task as required.
- Complete other special projects and job tasks as assigned.
