Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Founded in 1953 Avtron has a long history of manufacturing market leading power test solutions. Now with a global footprint and sales into some of the largest industrial projects, Avtron will continue to push the envelope of what’s possible in the electrical test environment. Avtron Power Solutions manufacture and distribute market leading load bank solutions for mission critical applications. We have the largest portfolio in the industry and can meet the highest load testing standards with our intelligent SIGMA load bank control system.

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Provides engineering consulting and design services for assigned and unassigned projects at all stages of the project life cycle. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

• Reviews and evaluates job specifications, system one line diagrams, elevation and plan view drawings, system block diagrams, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) based on professional experience
• Works with Drafting to produce customer drawings and works with the Mechanical group to produce mechanical drawings that meet specifications and industry standards
• Acts as the technical lead on assigned projects and is expected to be knowledgeable and accountable for the work done on the project
• Works with the fab shop during fabrication and field technicians during start up to resolve issues and coordinate engineering efforts as needed
• Works with Sales and Applications Engineering as technical support while pursuing business opportunities
• Oversees revisions to drawings and design standards
• Provides feedback to engineers based on experience and as part of the design development process
• Provides technical support in resolving codes and standards issues (NEC, ANSI, NFPA, IEC)
• Reviews submittal packages and works with Project Management and/or Engineering Management on any items not clearly defined
• Works with Test department during product testing.  Works with Test in troubleshooting issues and determining resolutions
• Works with all engineers in a guidance role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• 4 year engineering degree required

Skills

• Demonstrated problem solving expertise
• Creative and flexible personality to work through changing responsibilities and customer requirements
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills required to interface with customers and vendors

Experience

• Five or more years of professional experience with OEM design activities using mechanical design software packages and 3D modeling software, meeting schedules, and providing technical support
• Comprehensive understanding of seismic, wind and vibration calculations to support equipment designs (IBC)
• Understanding of airflow, thermodynamics, and sound level dynamics (including measurement and instrumentation)

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COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Specific knowledge of AutoCAD, JDE, and Microsoft Applications