Mechanical/ Research & Development Engineer
Salary: 65000 - 80000
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted: December 10 2024
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Mechanical/Research & Development Engineer who will be responsible for performance of general laboratory testing duties under the direction of the Research & Development Engineer to facilitate development of new products, quality testing of new designs and products, and improvement of current designs and products.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Relevant Discipline (Mechanical or Material Science Engineering), Preferred
· One-to-Two (1-2) Years Relevant Experience, A Plus
· AutoCAD, FEA, 3D Modeling, and Drafting Experience, Preferred
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills
· Effective composition, documentation, and presentation skills with self-directed development goals
· Mechanical and mathematical aptitude with the ability to apply analytical solutions to real world situations
· Knowledge of manufacturing processes and application of mining and ground control products
· Understanding of mechanical engineering and product design/application
· Strong technical and functional acumen and ability to gather information to make confident technical decisions
· Effective written and oral communication skills with representative leadership ability
· Capability of working on multiple projects and staying highly organized
· Works well in groups; Demonstrates team player mentality
· Perseverance and ability to learn on the fly in a fast-paced environment
· Dependability to be consistently at work on time with ability to work flexible schedule that may include domestic and/or international travel (approximately 25%) as required
RESPONSIBILITES:
· Perform engineering assignments in a timely manner under the guidance of more senior engineers
· Apply engineering method for orderly, understandable execution of calculations.
· Assist with field and analytical evaluations of designs
· Create and revise engineering and manufacturing drawings, specifications, and material requirements
· With guidance, write or assist with the generation of technical communications including formal design reports, technical letters, and customer deliverables
· Participate in vendor and customer meetings and presentations
· Make field trips and go underground in mines or tunnels to observe products in operation, review their application parameters, recognize problems and recommend corrective action if appropriate
· Review and resolve deviation requests for drawing revisions to aid the manufacturing process
· Review customer orders to determine and schedule new engineering to support them
· Approve current engineering records before they are released to manufacturing for production
· Assist in quality audits and testing of products as assigned
· Edit and approve content for technical publications
· Learn and apply engineering software tools and systems
*Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; voluntary 401k plan with company match up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life and short-term disability coverage.