Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer - Applications Engineering

For over 130 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

Chesterton continually strives to innovate for our customers, and our professional engineers are at the heart of that effort. Unlike many companies, all of Chesterton’s engineers are required to possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering within a focused field of study – guaranteeing our customers that top professionals will be working on their behalf. We offer a work environment that appeals to our engineers: time and space to think and collaborate with other engineers, challenging and complex problems to dig into every day, and a flexible work environment that encourages work-life balance. Whether you’re forward facing with our customers to help them troubleshoot field applications, working in our state of the art test labs, or driving efficiencies into our manufacturing floors, there is an engineering career waiting for you with us!

• Flexible work schedules, including fully remote and hybrid work options for many jobs
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid time off to volunteer for causes
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• Vision insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs

Job Summary:

Individual will be responsible for the application of a specific set of Chesterton products globally to a wide range of industries. Products including but not limited to Mechanical Seal Assemblies, Environmental Controls and IOT Devices. Applies standard engineering and industrial techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies. They are responsible for a wide variety of complex mechanical, chemical, plastics and/or technical duties in the documentation and associated research of various product offerings. They will prepare technical documentation for the sales force, customers and OEM's as required. Generates and/or recommends engineering changes and designs based on customer requirements. Individual will be working under minimal supervision. They will handle complex issues and problems with input of higher-level staff as necessary. They will provide guidance/training to more junior staff. Interaction with all aspects of some or all engineering, test lab, drafting, and production personnel on a regular basis. Individual will need to possess a solid working knowledge of subject matter which includes pumps, mixers, agitators and rotating equipment. Individual will specifically require an expert level technical understanding of pump operation, performance & application.

Some travel will be required.

Job Model: Hybrid

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

Responsibilities:

· Provides technical support via telephone, e-mail and Video Conferencing to internal and external customers regarding the application of Chesterton products.

· Travels in the field as needed to meet and service individual customer's needs.

· Troubleshoot product applications via telephone, webinars, video conferencing, e-mail or customer visits based on test reports, consultations with other applications engineers, test lab and design engineering.

· Support analysis of failed products to provide written description of damage and makes recommendations for corrective action.

· Provides technical documentation to field sales force, customers and OEM's as required.

· Enters technical information into databases and prepares various reports as requested by inside sales and engineering.

· Interacts with Customer Care Team (CCT), Manufacturing, Quality and other support functions regularly

· Processes documentation for the design, manufacturing, and production of our products.

· Assists engineers and others in analysis of data for the purpose of reviewing information to make engineering decisions.

· Records data. Graphs data using computer software.

· Makes recommendations and/or contributions regarding solutions to new techniques and products.

· Works with several or all engineering, customer care, drafting, test lab, and production personnel to accomplish projects.

Complexity of Duties:

· Ability to travel. Travels alone in the field to service customer needs.

· Ability to interact effectively with and meet the demands of multiple internal and external customers.

· Capable of working in a multi task environment where deadlines are critical.

· Works with limited supervision - Manager's input available as requested.

· High level involvement in solving technical and/or engineering problems.

· High level of decision-making responsibilities.

Essential Skills:

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.

· Solid understanding of engineering principles.

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to shift priorities effectively.

· Knowledge of moderately difficult design/engineering techniques.

· Ability to read engineering drawings plus Solidworks/CAD skills

· Ability to analyze data and to use an MRP business software tool.

· Strong interpersonal, telephone, written and verbal communication skills

· Strong analytical, design calculations and technical skills.

· Ability to interact professionally in an interdisciplinary technical team.

· Outstanding multi-tasking ability.

· Strong problem solving skills and ability to troubleshoot.

· Ability to travel to a variety of locations.

· Strong customer service skills.

Education and/or Experience:

· B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Marine Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Plastics Engineering, plus 3-5 years of related experience.

Other Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to write reports and make presentations.

· Ability to conduct research analysis.

· Ability to deal with emergency situations, using sound and logical thinking in choosing a particular course of action.

· Ability to effectively deal with agitated customers, vendors, or fellow employees.

· Computer skills including standard MS Office e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and database management.

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 occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

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