Mechanical Design Engineer

Generac•Belvidere, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? --- Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Comply with Company and Departmental Directives and Guidelines · Complete project design on time and stay within estimated hours and material costs o Research and order parts on time o Start designing early to complete before production build date o Pull from existing applicable drawings o Support the project through completion o Work with Project Management department to clarify and meet customer needs and define scope o Identify out of scope changes and feed back to Project management and sales for Change orders · Provide practical, functional and acceptable equipment designs o Read and interpret specifications, write ups, pricing and correspondence o Discuss unresolved engineering questions with Project management and Sales for clarification o Make sure the design is what the customer is expecting · Review other engineers drawing packages before production release o Provide feedback to other engineers regarding necessary changes o Check drawings for accuracy of dimensions, parts, functionality and notes to explain details to production and weld information o Check shop write up for accuracy and sequence of production flow · Perform calculations and analysis o Use spreadsheets, calculator and other software applications to perform calculations and analysis · Provide assistance and training to detailers o Answer questions and explain to detail engineers how to obtain the information · Provide technical assistance to production and test o Answer questions and provide support during production o Answer questions and provide support during testing · Provide technical assistance to sales o Provide composite drawings during quoting stage when needed o Provide General Arrangement Drawings as required o Answer questions and provide technical support for quotes o Provide submittal and approval drawings when scheduled o Provide Technical Support with technical specifications · Coordinate with electrical engineer regarding switchgear and cabling o Discuss design with electrical engineer for clarification o Create conduit schedules and isometric views of conduit routings NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. In keeping with our corporate culture, all employees are expected to do “whatever it takes” to get the job done.

Requirements

Above average computer literacy with the latest version Creo or equivalent 3-D modeling software.(Required)
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
Familiarity with using ERP systems as part of daily project flow
Understanding of the use of assemblies and sub assembly structures
Familiarity with weld symbols and their use
Above average ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels within the company
Multi-task oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to exercise independent judgment in the performance of duties
Ability to work as part of a team and with a high degree of enthusiasm and commitment

Nice To Haves

Recent version of AutoCAD experience is beneficial
Knowledge or familiarity with Airflow, pressure drops, sound attenuation, weights, center of gravity, flows and restrictions in piping, beam deflections, tank sizing, and wind loading a plus
General knowledge of diesel and natural gas fueled engines
Willingness to travel, including out of the country, if necessary (Minimal)
It is desirable if you are able to climb up onto and down from equipment and ladders as necessary.

Responsibilities

Comply with Company and Departmental Directives and Guidelines
Complete project design on time and stay within estimated hours and material costs
Research and order parts on time
Start designing early to complete before production build date
Pull from existing applicable drawings
Support the project through completion
Work with Project Management department to clarify and meet customer needs and define scope
Identify out of scope changes and feed back to Project management and sales for Change orders
Provide practical, functional and acceptable equipment designs
Read and interpret specifications, write ups, pricing and correspondence
Discuss unresolved engineering questions with Project management and Sales for clarification
Make sure the design is what the customer is expecting
Review other engineers drawing packages before production release
Provide feedback to other engineers regarding necessary changes
Check drawings for accuracy of dimensions, parts, functionality and notes to explain details to production and weld information
Check shop write up for accuracy and sequence of production flow
Perform calculations and analysis
Use spreadsheets, calculator and other software applications to perform calculations and analysis
Provide assistance and training to detailers
Answer questions and explain to detail engineers how to obtain the information
Provide technical assistance to production and test
Answer questions and provide support during production
Answer questions and provide support during testing
Provide technical assistance to sales
Provide composite drawings during quoting stage when needed
Provide General Arrangement Drawings as required
Answer questions and provide technical support for quotes
Provide submittal and approval drawings when scheduled
Provide Technical Support with technical specifications
Coordinate with electrical engineer regarding switchgear and cabling
Discuss design with electrical engineer for clarification
Create conduit schedules and isometric views of conduit routings