Mechanical Engineer

Infinitum•Austin, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Infinitum is looking for a full-time Mechanical Engineer to work on site in our fan engineering team. In this role you will be a key contributor in developing proprietary commercial and industrial fan systems for Infinitum.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Engineering or Physical Science with 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic design knowledge of machined components, sheet metal parts, castings, and injection molded components.
Proficiency in SolidWorks (CSWP preferred), including sheet metal design and generating manufacturing drawings.
Understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and how to apply it to manufacturing drawings.
In-depth understanding of design for manufacturability and manufacturing processes particularly regarding sheet metal fabrication.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks independently based on internal guidelines and should be comfortable wearing multiple hats within the organization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree desired.
Experience using FEA software conducting stress and/or thermal analysis.
Experience using CFD software conducting fluid/thermal analysis.
Experience with PDM or other document management software.
Experience with rotating equipment, motors/VFDs, and commercial/industrial fans.
Familiarity with AMCA/ANSI/ISO/UL/ETL/NEC standards regarding commercial and industrial fans.
Basic programming skills in any language such as VBA, Python, .NET, etc. and the ability to utilize those skills to solve complex engineering problems.
Project management experience especially regarding new product development/introduction (NPD/NPI).

Responsibilities

Conduct product design and development following general design guidelines and tools including CAD programs.
Conduct calculations and analysis using closed-form methods, computer applications, and FEA and other simulation tools. Develop calculation tools for specific problems.
Support other departments and customers by addressing technical questions under general design guidelines.
Review drawings, schematics, bills of material, and other documentation necessary to manufacture, test, install, and commission products.
Create and enhance specific design guidelines by leveraging past experience and technical learning.
Develop new products by providing input on specifications, designing and building prototypes, devising validation tests, and preparing supporting documentation.
Provide input to project feasibility and cost analysis.
Participate in product improvement, productivity improvement, standardization, cost reduction, and cycle time reduction initiatives. Lead some of these initiatives.
Provide disposition to non-conformances and participate in corrective actions providing technical input based on established design guidelines.