Lead Mechanical Engineer

ACS•Verona, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ACS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its team at the headquarters office in Verona, Wisconsin. The role leads the design of custom test equipment from concept through manufacturing, ensuring client requirements, budgets, schedules, and design criteria are met or exceeded through engineering analysis and execution of the design process. The engineer designs engine test cell systems and other custom equipment, develops engineering calculations, flow diagrams, P&IDs, and Creo 3D models, selects and purchases devices, and collaborates with manufacturing on manufacturability. The position also contributes to cost estimates, proposals, work plans, and design reviews. During manufacturing, the engineer oversees equipment builds and factory acceptance testing. The role plans installation and commissioning and travels to client locations to supervise this work. ACS specializes in engineering, integration, and construction of technically complex R&D and production equipment, controls, and facilities across industries including automotive, aerospace, energy, chemical, laboratories, and manufacturing. The company is based in Verona, Wisconsin, with a regional office in Troy, Michigan, and serves customers across North America and worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering degree.
Demonstrated experience in machine design and engineering.
Excellent analytical engineering skills and practical experience in at least two of these areas: Mechanical Vibrations and Dynamics, FEA, Machine Design, Statics, and Hydraulics.
Ability to interpret, understand, and communicate P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams).
Effective problem-solving, judgment, and independent-thinking skills for troubleshooting, repair, and recognizing acceptable or unacceptable product quality.
Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
Ability to travel to customer facilities, including several overnight stays, for equipment installation supervision and commissioning.

Nice To Haves

Experience involving basic engine test cell equipment design and integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Additional technical experience and knowledge in Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, and Pneumatics Systems.

Responsibilities

Design multiple systems from concept through build.
Design common engine test cell systems, including fuel, engine jacket water, oil, engine handling/docking, driveline, exhaust, and combustion air systems, as well as other custom equipment as required.
Perform engineering calculations; develop flow diagrams and P&IDs; create 3D models using Creo; select and purchase devices; and work with ACS Manufacturing on design for manufacturability.
Define design criteria and develop feasible design concepts based on client needs and requirements.
Develop equipment concept cost estimates and work with the project manager and team members to develop proposals.
Create and execute equipment project work plans and revise them as needs and requirements change.
Lead internal design reviews with peers and management and external reviews with clients.
Use Design Checklist Tools and follow design review requirements and procedures.
Apply ACS Drawing Standards and conduct detailed drawing reviews of own and others’ work to identify errors.
Oversee technical aspects of equipment builds at the ACS Manufacturing Facility through close involvement and regular communication with manufacturing personnel.
Oversee and perform factory acceptance testing at the ACS Manufacturing Facility as required to verify equipment meets client specifications before shipment.
Interpret and act on dimensional inspection reports.
Plan equipment installation and commissioning requirements.
Travel to client locations to oversee equipment installation and commissioning.