Mechanical Engineer III

Tri Tool, Inc.•Rancho Cordova, CA

About The Position

With limited supervision, the Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for mechanical design and drafting of industrial tools and machinery for pipe and tube machining and welding applications. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have a veracious drive for learning and professional growth. This is a full-time position within the engineering department and is based at Tri Tool's headquarters in Rancho Cordova, California.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of applicable professional experience in mechanical design, drafting, fabrication, assembly, and testing of mechanical tools or systems. Master’s level engineering degree completion and three (3) or more years of applicable professional experience may be considered.
Prior experience using SolidWorks or other 3D CAD and drafting tools is required.
Knowledgeable of GD&T tolerancing methods and their appropriate application.
High level of attention to detail and completeness of work.
A tenacious attitude and drive to deliver results within schedule.

Nice To Haves

Part design for Additive Manufacturing
Manufacturing process development for Additive Manufacturing
Machine and tool design for portable and/or in situ industrial tool industries
CNC machine and mechanism design
Design of consumable metal cutting tools, such as endmills, indexable inserts and holders, turning tools, etc.
Design of custom industrial equipment and tools

Responsibilities

Collaborate and strategize with colleagues in the engineering, production/manufacturing, product management, service, and repair departments to solve problems and develop innovative world-class products.
Complete manufacturing and assembly mechanical drawings, tolerance analysis/stack-ups, and other documentation per ASME Y14.5M standards using SolidWorks CAD software.
Design and drafting of mechanical tools, fixtures, and machine components and subassemblies.
Assigned projects involve the following key areas: bill of materials structure, materials selection, strength of materials, static thermodynamic conditions and environments, metal plating and coatings, assembly and joining hardware, various manufacturing processes, and specification of required tolerances with manufacturing cost in mind.
Electromechanical system design and specification (AC and DC motors, servo motors, solenoids, actuators).
Pneumatic and hydraulic system design and specification with cylinders, actuators, valves, regulators, hoses, and fittings.
Maintain accurate component information, revisions, and manufacturing bills of materials within Tri Tool’s ERP system (Info Syteline).
Manage medium and large sized projects with little direction and execute engineering tasks and projects to completion with a high level of independence.
Assist and/or lead proposal and business development deliverables, including equipment costly and risk analysis.
Hands-on problem solving and assembly and testing of prototypes within an R&D shop environment.
Other duties as assigned.