Mechanical Engineer

This position is part of Evident Inspection Technologies division, which delivers solutions to complex challenges by inspecting mission-critical assets and infrastructure. The division leverages nondestructive testing, remote visual inspection, and analytical instruments to support maintenance, manufacturing, and environmental applications. Visit Evident’s website for more information, ims.evidentscientific.com. Evident Inspection Technologies division is a part of Wabtec Corporation. Read more.

The incumbent will design mechanical systems as part of the development of new products related to the test and measurement market in an agile R&D setting. The incumbent will supervise and approve the work of designers under their supervision where applicable and ensure an exemplary level of quality in the concepts developed. The incumbent will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a state-of-the-art development environment.

Specific Responsibilities

• General Product Development:
  • Contribute to the analysis, understanding and documentation of product requirements and functionalities in collaboration with the project lead and other disciplines;
  • Develop and propose mechanical concepts as part of product development;
  • Develop the mechanical performance requirements of the parts and assembly (norms and standards, mechanical strength, material, surface treatment, etc.);
  • Define manufacturing, assembly and after-sales service requirements, in collaboration with operations teams;
  • Characterize the mechanical properties of materials and components (geometry, stiffness, mass, thermal and fluidic effects, etc.);

• Product Design :
  • Contribute to the definition of the optimal product design in collaboration with the project lead and other disciplines;
  • Make mechanical design choices based on available and demonstrated technologies;
  • Define and develop the mechanical design of complete systems;
  • Manage the technical risks of development under their responsibility;
  • Ensure that production cost objectives are met;
  • Oversee mechanical product design reviews;

• Product verification and validation:
  • Define the validation protocol for each of the mechanical components and subsystems;
  • Ensure that the design meets the system specifications;

• Transfer to production:
  • Contribute to the planning of the work required for transfer of design to production in collaboration with the project manager;
  • Provide the mechanical specifications necessary for assembly, production operations and technical writing;
  • Ensure the update of production documents in PLM application (Bill of Materials, drawings, 3D parts, etc.).

General Responsibilities

• Support and mentor junior mechanical engineers;
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve inter-departmental technical problems;
• Promote cross-site work and ensure an effective and open link with counterparts at other sites
• Support the introduction and optimize the use of new methods and tools according to the company's technology direction

• Be involved and actively participate in the development and implementation of the continuous improvement culture within the company.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (To perform the work effectively, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below reflect the required training, knowledge, skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform primary duties.)

Technical skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of design experience, or equivalent;
• Possess mechanical knowledge and experience to identify and solve the multi-physics problems of products in development;
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and executing development work in projects;
• Must have a hands-on approach; build, assemble, test and validate prototypes and production designs.
• High Proficiency in Solidworks suite of mechanical design tools, GD&T and PLM processes;
• Must have made a significant contribution to the development of commercially successful products;
• Knowledge and expertise in aspects of test and measurement applications;
• Ability to articulate and communicate effectively to present the design concepts and ideas.

Behavioural skills :

• Ability to solve complex problems;
• Demonstrate autonomy;
• Have a sense of initiative;
• Be open to different ideas and perspectives;
• Ability to work effectively in a multifunctional team;
• Diligence and attention to detail;

Pay range: $95,300 - $128.000 annually, depending on experience. 

**Many Evident positions are located at export-control-restricted work locations or require access to export-controlled information. To be considered for these positions, you must be a U.S. Persons. If hired, you must be able to provide valid proof of such status.

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $95,300 - $128.000 annually. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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