Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Custom Equipment, Inc • West Bend, WI

10h

About The Position

Under the guidance of the VP of Engineering, the Electro-Mechanical Engineer conceives and designs assigned product development projects. The role develops products that meet customer needs 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 engineer researches product designs, coordinates project implementation across departments, prepares and manages project cost estimates, reviews and updates engineering documentation, and creates formal engineering documents such as schematics and test reports. The role also works with purchasing and vendors on regulatory and company standards, supports procedures and process documentation, and maintains accurate drawings, bills of materials, and ERP data so procurement and manufacturing use current revisions.

The position generally follows regular business hours, with occasional evening or weekend work possible to meet deadlines. Work takes place in offices and factories, with local travel between sites and remote field work as needed. The work environment may include heavy machinery, noise, dirt, and other challenging conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related hands-on field experience.
• 0–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good mechanical and technical skills associated with a manufacturing environment.
• 3D CAD experience, including Solidworks and Solidworks Electrical.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to work within a Product Data Management (PDM) system.
• Computer literacy and proficiency using databases, spreadsheets, word-processing, and time-management programs.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently when necessary.
• Good interpersonal and social skills, particularly when troubleshooting customer machines.
• Ability to use logic to solve problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication with managers and peers.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and to bend, kneel, reach, lift, and sit.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, elevated, or noisy areas where foot and automated equipment movement, airborne dust or fumes, and ultraviolet light may be present.

Nice To Haves

• 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 supporting company innovation and profitability goals.
• Coordinate implementation of assigned projects with stakeholders in other departments.
• Prepare cost estimates for assigned projects and drive work toward cost 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 and accurate ERP data, and ensure procurement uses current-revision drawings for manufacturing.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level