Mechanical Engineer III

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Saran | 224-369-4243
Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Hickory, NC
Duration: 5 Months
Description:
Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Technology
Minimum Experience: 5+ Years
Top skills:
• Experience with high-speed cable manufacturing equipment is a plus but not required (jacketing, ribbon stranding, buffering)
• Experience with mechanical equipment design, install, start-up and debug in a high-volume 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 hands-on mechanical support for the installation, start-up and debug of high-cable manufacturing process equipment. This includes working with a multi-functional 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 high-speed cable manufacturing equipment is a plus but not required (jacketing, ribbon stranding, buffering)
• Experience with mechanical equipment design, install, start-up and debug in a high-volume 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 start-up 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 on-site in the plant during the week.
• Travel to a supplier or vendor may be required for equipment check-out before shipment.
Work Schedule :
Typical 40 hours per week. May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support installation schedule