Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer
Medford, OR 97501
 

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for applying knowledge of engineering principles to design, develop and test all aspects of mechanical components, equipment and machinery. May use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments. May be involved with activities of fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems. Works under immediate supervision and follows instructions and pre-established guidelines as defined by their supervisor.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities:

• Researches and prepares specifications for purchase of design components, materials and equipment
•  Updates component models, drawings and bill of materials per Engineering Change Order/Request process
• Conducts fabrication and testing of prototype systems, and documents design modifications as required
• Initiates fabrication of test equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems
• Supports fabrication, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Incorporates methods for maintenance and repair of components and designs, and develops test instrumentation and test procedures
• Designs products such as instruments, controls, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes
•  Inspects completed installations and observes operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards

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.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Literacy/ Communication Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in written form with customers, vendors and co-workers. Ability to proofread and review documents for technical accuracy and conceptual clarity.

Computer Skills

• High level of proficiency with personal computers
•  Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Internet usage and Engineering/Programming software

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 frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, talk and hear
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Objects weighing between 41 & 70 pounds require a two person lift
• Objects weighing more than 70 pounds require equipment to assist in the lift
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception

Albin Engineering Services, Inc. (AESI) has been a leader in providing distinctive engineering resources to diverse industries since its founding in 1993. AESI has done business throughout the world, including both Fortune 500 and small-to-medium sized companies, and has a proven reputation for delivering the talent that moves our client’s technology forward. A partial list of our clients includes Apple, Bentek, Cisco, HP, Intuitive Surgical, KLA-Tencor, Lockheed Martin, McKesson, Oracle, and Varian Medical. Finding quality, skilled engineers is a specialized process that we have refined to help our clients meet project deadlines and has earned AESI an excellent reputation in those industries.