Engineer, Mechanical II

Conductix-Wampfler is a progressive and growing international organization that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities in a variety of markets where power in motion is required. We are looking to add an Engineer, Mechanical II to the Product Development team. You will be supported by an organization that is known as an industry leader in the mobile electrification market, that not only manufactures high quality products in the conductor bar, festoon, commutator, data communication, industrial cable, cord and hose reel lines, but provides \"service after the sale\" that drives our niche in the market. We’re continuing to pioneer growth in our industry by enabling automation through our markets.

Qualified candidates will be results-focused, self-directed, data-driven and have the ability to adapt easily to the changing needs of the business and our customers. This is a hands-on position. You will be working with product development engineers, product management, sales, and manufacturing to complete new product development projects.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; or equivalent education.
• Understanding and experience with the product development process and risk mitigation activities.
• Experience with design analysis – including FEA, functional modeling, and detailed reports.
• Use of 3D modeling software.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting design requirements, electric, electronic and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program.

Please apply online at www.conductix.us under careers.

Drug-free workplace/EOE

SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineering role shall support the Product Platforms and Engineering team by providing detailed Mechanical Engineering support. An individual in this role is expected to provide guidance and direction to other Engineering team members concerning mechanical design, verification, validation, and risk assessment activities. Directly involved in product design for customized solutions, and to support the Product Development Process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (and any other duties that may be assigned):

• Designs, develops, and tests mechanical and electrical products from concept to completion for bespoke customer applications.
• Processes Engineering Change Orders as needed to revise product designs and create custom solutions.
• Carries out all activities related to custom-engineered solution development including, but not limited to, designing, modeling, drafting, prototyping, and testing.
• Supports new product launch activities and coordinates product line transitions from the Product R+D Team to a Product Platform.
• Completes mechanical analysis and simulations of new designs to assure compliance prior to testing or manufacturing.
• Completes stress, durability, and fatigue life analysis for mechanical parts and systems.
• Selects materials and recommends manufacturing processes.
• Actively involved in building, assembling, and testing designs.
• Performs design validation and verification of products as required to assure products meets specifications.
• Assesses and identifies project and product risks, takes action to reduce risks throughout the course of a development or research project.
• Supports corrective action investigation, analysis, and permanent corrective action implementation.
• Performs on-site inspections and supports commissioning activities.
• Understands and interprets regulatory codes such as UL, NEC and NFPA.
• Perform any other duties as required by the customer and assigned by management.
• Supports and upholds the Quality and EHS policy.
• Upholds the Core Values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role has no supervisory responsibilities, anyone in this role is expected to provide guidance to team members in Mechanical Engineer I, and Designer roles.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Mechanical Engineering from four-year college or university; and three to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with mechanical system design, mathematical modeling, and validation is required.
• Knowledge of electrical contact design, sliding contacts, and basic electrical concepts is desirable.
• Ability to manage many concurrent projects while maintaining a high level of productivity to complete projects on time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. During travel noise levels may require the use of hearing protection. Work in our prototype or test facility will require the use of PPE including safety glasses and steel-toe safety shoes.