Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

Standex•Belleville, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide engineering support for existing commercial refrigerated merchandisers and display cases by troubleshooting issues, implementing product improvements, and ensuring long‑term reliability across mechanical and electrical systems.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electro‑Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with electro‑mechanical systems design or support
Proficiency in 3D CAD; able to read, interpret, create, and revise mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams
Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with solid mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals
Ability to read and interpret documents
Ability to write reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Good analytical skills
Ability to organize data into summary form to justify courses of action, build baseline measures and track improvements
Excellent problem-solving skills
Needs to work productively with all employees in the plant and with the Engineering Department

Nice To Haves

Experience with Siemens Solid Edge
Demonstrated success managing engineering projects from initiation through implementation
Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma problem-solving methodologies
Knowledge of industry standards for open-air refrigeration systems
Basic understanding of refrigeration system operation

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues in production and fielded units.
Investigate failures, perform root‑cause analysis (RCA), and recommend corrective actions.
Lead Engineering Change Notices (ECNs/ECOs) to update drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
Work with cross‑functional teams to communicate and implement design changes that improve quality, cost, reliability, or manufacturability.
Manage component obsolescence by qualifying replacement parts, validating alternates, and ensuring functional compatibility with suppliers.
Develop test plans and verification methods for redesigns or component updates.
Validate that changes maintain or improve product performance, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, component standardization, and design simplification.
Improve manufacturability (DFM) and serviceability (DFS) for existing product lines.
Support ongoing process improvement within the engineering team.
Provide rapid engineering support for manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and field service teams, including production line issue resolution.
Maintain accurate engineering data, including CAD models, drawings, wiring diagrams, and product configurations.
Ensure design intent is accurately captured and maintained within CAD, PLM, and ERP systems.
Perform FMEA, stress analysis, thermal reviews, tolerance analysis, or other engineering evaluations as needed.
Verify that products remain compliant with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.