Mechanical Engineer - Test and Measurement

Vibration Mountings and Controls Inc•Bloomingdale, NJ

7h•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer provides engineering analysis and support to certify mechanical and electrical equipment for seismic and wind events to meet building code requirements and industry standards.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions, formulas, and data manipulation
Ability to read, interpret, and work from manufacturing and structural drawings
Strong understanding of engineering principles with the ability to apply sound technical judgment in daily work
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative
Highly autonomous, able to manage tasks and priorities with minimal supervision
Confident communicator, effective in both technical and cross-functional environments
Strong follow-through with a proven ability to meet commitments and deadlines
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Proactive problem solver who identifies issues and drives solutions forward
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering calculations and/or finite element modeling

Nice To Haves

Experience with FEM (Finite Element Method) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) preferred
MATLAB experience is a plus
Familiarity with IBC (International Building Code) standards is a plus

Responsibilities

Carry out, document and communicate status of the project plan
Review and analyze customer supplied drawings for product seismic and or wind certification. Follow the master project schedule and established methodology to meet established schedule, details, timeline and parameters.
Perform analysis and report on sheet metal and/or structural steel components of non-structural equipment to determine the equipment’s ability to withstand the specified seismic or wind loads
Write formal reports documenting the findings and analysis of the equipment undergoing certification.
Prepare project status reports.
Design and analyze test fixtures.
Coordinate test plans with Field Engineer.
Coordinate all logistical aspects of shake tests.
Communicate any scope deviations to management.
Manage customer expectations
Proactively engage the customer, communicate project status relative to the project plan and schedule.
Create clear and concise documents as required by the project plan and general engineering principles
Comprehensive documentation to be understandable, technically correct and presentable.
Create certification document for presentation to executive management.