Production Engineering Specialist - Mechanical

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Engineering Specialist – Mechanical (TX)

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords. They are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day.

As a big name and pioneer in power solutions, we’re not just part of the power conversation – we’re shaping its future, and we’re doing so across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, data centers, entertainment, education, government, and commercial construction – just to name a few! We’re committed to growing and evolving our product lineup to stay on top of the game and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions.

Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid! You’ll find that we’re also pushing boundaries across the country at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; Murfreesboro, TN; Waukesha, WI; & in Montreal, Canada. Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we are seeking a Production Engineering Specialist – Mechanical to join our Sustaining Engineering team. In this role, you will work directly with assemblers, technicians, and engineers to support post-release engineering designs on the production floor. You will be responsible for resolving engineering errors, safety concerns, and quality issues, while partnering with the Mechanical Design Engineer to correct design, assembly, and process-related issues. Acting as the liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing, you will provide valuable production-floor insight to the design engineering team. This position reports directly to the Sustaining Engineering Manager.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to: 

• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical engineering issues on the manufacturing floor (whether these require quick fixes or major collaboration efforts across multiple disciplines) 
• Work with Mechanical Design Engineering to correct product design, safety, or quality issues.
• Provide technical support during the manufacturing and installation of our products (enclosure weldments, fabrication, powder coating, screwing, riveting, etc.)
• Create and/or support ECO implementation for design corrections or continuous improvement. 
• Interpreting mechanical drawing and technical documentation.
• Participate in Root Cause Corrective Action studies. 
• Communicate with production team leaders regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issues. 
• Suggest improvements to operations, design, and manufacturing engineering. 
• Coordinate process or engineering improvement strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs. 
• Support development and commercialization of innovative technology through prototyping, piloting, and ongoing commercial manufacture. 
• Perform other mechanical engineering support duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical role involving electrical products, as an area team leader, supervisor, engineering technician, or manufacturing support role within an industrial environment; Entry level Electrical Engineers with 1 year of industry experience to be considered.
• Tier-1 engineering contact residing in the manufacturing floor is required.
• Experience with mechanical component and assembly drawings, work instructions, schematics, and other specifications. 
• Basic computer skills required: (Windows, Excel, Outlook). 
• Effective communication skills at a technical level.
• Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc. 
• Experience with BOM structures and ERP systems.
• Hands-on aptitude with mechanical and electrical equipment. 
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree is preferred. 
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to communicate, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions. 
• Ability to work well in group problem-solving situations. 
• Ability to use reason when dealing with emotional topics. 
• Ensure that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments, modifications, and plans. 
• Hands-on aptitude with mechanical and electrical equipment.