Mechanical Engineer

ANDRITZ AG•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Drying works in cooperation with lead mechanical engineers on multiple projects, executing assigned engineering tasks such as equipment layouts, cost estimates, vendor drawing review and approval, design modifications, and equipment specifications. The role prepares equipment requests for quote and reviews quotes for compliance with ANDRITZ and customer specifications. It also prepares, reviews, and checks project technical documents and creates, updates, and maintains drawings and 3D models of ANDRITZ equipment and drying systems. The role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and interfaces with mechanical and process engineers. It requires identifying, evaluating, and correcting potential mechanical problems and communicating corrective actions to stakeholders in a clear, constructive manner. The engineer collaborates with engineering managers and engineers across mechanical, electrical, process, and project management functions to execute projects on time and cost-effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least three years of related design engineering experience using AutoCAD.
Knowledge of Inventor, Vault, AutoCAD Mechanical, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to interpret and communicate technical needs to personnel and management at all levels.
Ability to work collaboratively with engineering managers, mechanical engineers, project managers, electrical engineers, and process engineers.
Knowledge of basic machine, fabrication, and welding shop techniques and methods.
Basic knowledge of engineering bill of materials structure.
Ability to self-organize, manage time, and multitask.
Ability to follow corporate and group procedures, guidelines, and standards.
Basic knowledge of FEA analysis techniques.
Ability to work with and maintain digital files, including CAD, PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, STEP, and NAV files.
Ability to understand and use existing ANDRITZ tools.
Ability to work for extended periods at a desktop computer, normally while sitting.
Ability to work in a shop environment and use basic hand tools to attach instrument tags, such as wire cutters and crimp tools.
Willingness to put in extra time when needed.
Ability to be self-motivated, take direction professionally, and work well in a team environment.
Basic understanding of drafting standards, weld symbols, and tolerances.
Ability to visit customer and vendor facilities and follow required safety protocols.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders at job sites, wear required PPE, and follow job-site safety rules and regulations.
Ability to read, understand, and apply codes, standards, and specifications according to project requirements.

Responsibilities

Understand project specifications and how they affect assigned engineering tasks.
Understand engineering project schedules and contract deliverable dates, and complete assigned work to meet them.
Create and maintain general arrangement, layout, instrument hook-up, P&ID, and other drawings based on lead mechanical engineers’ sketches, markups, and instructions.
Update drawings based on comments and markups from internal and external sources.
Review, approve, and maintain vendor and ANDRITZ documents throughout the project, from request for quote through final as-built documentation.
Create 3D models of dryer system layouts and prepare related 2D files and drawings.
Maintain design traceability for standard dryer equipment and project-specific modifications.
Review vendor equipment fit within ANDRITZ system layouts and provide feedback to the lead mechanical engineer through drawing markups and written comments.
Prepare fabrication drawing sets based on 3D Inventor models as required.
Prepare instrument, spare parts, maintenance summary, parts, equipment, and tag lists.
Identify, check, and tag instruments.
Prepare part numbers and bills of materials using SAP.
Identify, evaluate, and correct potential equipment fit-up and mechanical problems, and communicate corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.