Mechanical & Electrical Engineers Jobs

SUMMARY: Provides direction, design and testing for the design of new braiding equipment, and the redesign or upgrading of existing equipment as manufactured and/or sold by Magnatech International. Acts as the knowledge base and provides direction for the development of new and upgrading of existing Magnatech machinery. Requires demonstrated ability to translate technological developments into practical applications, and to integrate product development efforts with marketing objectives.

EXPERIENCE: 5 to 10 years machine design experience and electrical experience in machinery control systems. Working knowledge of strength of materials; stress; hardening techniques; steel, cast iron, aluminum, alloys, and plastics. Engineering type documentation experience. Working knowledge of standard filing principles.

ABILITIES: Perform design and stress analysis. Determine materials for construction, strength of material calculations, welding techniques, and machining tolerances. Interface with sales and production personnel during project life. Understand and perform industrial wiring for machinery.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Create schematic, interconnection, physical layouts, component and assembly drawings using solid modeling software. Compile and document bills of materials. Responsible for correctly documenting all project phases and final document issue. Responsible for correctly documenting field changes. Responsible for mechanical design and electrical interface of machinery from conception through fabrication and debugging of mechanical components. Involved in hands on approach to setting up and performing engineering lab tests and customer tests and trials. Determine and specify components, perform calculations for mechanical/electrical systems. Presentation and training skills in system operation for customers, employees and field personnel. Travel internationally to perform troubleshooting tasks and machine installations.

Example: Excellent verbal and written communication skills