Mechanical Engineer III

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Mechanical Technology
Minimum Experience: 5 Years

Top skills:
Experience with highspeed cable manufacturing equipment is a plus but not required (jacketing ribbon stranding buffering)
Experience with mechanical equipment design install startup and debug in a highvolume manufacturing environment
Managing mechanical and electrical trades executing equipment install and debug.
Skilled with use of design software (AutoCAD SolidWorks or Inventor)

Scope of Position:
A mechanical engineer responsible for providing handson mechanical support for the installation startup and debug of highcable manufacturing process equipment. This includes working with a multifunctional team (mechanical electrical controls facilities IT operations etc.)
Involves the application of mechanical principles encompassed in mechanics hydraulics thermodynamics metallurgy and machine design used for the design production operation and use machinery of all types.

Requirements:
Experience with highspeed cable manufacturing equipment is a plus but not required (jacketing ribbon stranding buffering)
Experience with mechanical equipment design install startup and debug in a highvolume manufacturing environment
Managing mechanical and electrical trades executing equipment install and debug.
Skilled with use of design software (AutoCAD SolidWorks or Inventor)
Knowledge of machine guarding and safety practices and standards (OSHA etc.)
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills gender culture race etc.)
Capable of multitasking
Ability to work with minimal direction
Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions
Familiarity with other engineering disciplines (electrical civil process etc.)

Key Responsibilities
Coordinating the task and workplan for team members to meet customer schedule
Providing hands on input and insight into equipment installation and troubleshooting
Support startup and qualification of equipment.
Verifying equipment build and layout against drawings
Coordinating installation plan with safety and plant receivers
Conferring with Client engineers and vendors to resolve equipment install or build discrepancies.
Ensure safe work practices
Updating drawings and equipment documentation

Travel Requirements:
Expected to be onsite in the plant during the week.
Travel to a supplier or vendor may be required for equipment checkout before shipment.

Work Schedule:
Typical 40 hours per week. May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support installation schedule