Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Custom Equipment, Inc • West Bend, WI

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About The Position

Under the guidance of the VP of Engineering, the Electro-Mechanical Engineer is responsible for conceiving and designing assigned product development projects. The role creates product designs that fulfill customer and company strategic goals, integrating input from customers and internal marketing, sales, and manufacturing departments. This is a hands-on position requiring reliability, thoroughness, and ownership of projects and assignments.

The position usually works regular business hours, with evenings and weekends sometimes required to meet deadlines. Work takes place in offices and factories, with local travel between sites and remote field work as needed. The role may involve heavy machinery and noisy or dirty conditions, as well as hot, cold, dusty, elevated, and noisy areas where foot and automated equipment movement, airborne dust or fumes, and ultraviolet light are present.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering or related hands-on field experience.
• Good mechanical and technical skills associated with a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with 3D CAD, including SolidWorks and SolidWorks Electrical.
• Proficient computer skills for using databases, spreadsheets, word-processing, and time-management programs.
• Ability to work within a Product Data Management (PDM) system.
• Ability to work within a team and independently when necessary.
• Ability to use logic to solve problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with managers and peers.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and bend, kneel, reach, lift, and sit.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Highly developed electro-mechanical design aptitude, with direct experience working with motors, electrical circuits, hydraulics, and sheet metal.
• Working knowledge of technical terminology in the aerial work platform and/or hydraulic lift industry.
• Experience with design and testing standards such as CSA, ANSI, ISO, and CE.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC).

Responsibilities

• Research new and existing product designs and lead efforts to achieve company strategic goals for innovation and profitability.
• Coordinate implementation of assigned projects with stakeholders in other departments.
• Prepare cost estimates for assigned projects and drive work toward meeting targets.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications and recommend changes to engineering documentation through the Product Data Management (PDM) system.
• Create formal engineering documents, including schematics and test reports.
• Work with purchasing and vendors to ensure compliance with regulatory and in-house standards.
• Assist with written procedures and process documentation.
• Maintain drawing and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy, ensure ERP system data is accurate, and ensure procurement uses the most current revision drawings for manufacturing.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree