Mechanical Engineering Technician

DN LLC • El Cajon, CA

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About The Position

DN is seeking a skilled and innovative Mechanical Engineering Technician to design, develop, diagnose, and test equipment, including tools, engines, and machines. Working cross-functionally across multiple teams to maintain and improve the performance of current equipment; bring new products from concept to production, optimize mechanical systems, and work hands-on to solve engineering problems. If you have a desire and passion to work with machines, work through complex issues, and own machine engineering for all equipment across the organization, we invite you to apply!

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Familiarity with hydraulic control systems, PLC, and electrical controls and operation.
• 2+ years experience in a Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technician, or similar.
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and electrical charging systems, ability to diagnose problems.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and components using CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), including engineering calculations, FEA simulations, and creation of technical drawings, specifications, sketches, and purchase requests.
• Prototype, test, validate, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and control systems, ensuring performance, safety, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate systems and support development of equipment, machinery, and measurement instruments.
• Apply deep technical knowledge in hydraulics, electronics, mechanics, engines, motors, prestressing, mechanics of materials, PLCs, and basic coding.
• Oversee documentation and cost evaluation, including operations manuals, maintenance schedules, fabrication/assembly planning, and estimation of labor, materials, and installation/testing costs.
• Support field equipment troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with equipment Operators to support operations.
• Provide hands-on support and assistance of field staff on the job as needed.
• Analyze performance results, make recommendations for improvements, troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate field equipment set up and calibration for optimal operation.
• Assist the maintenance department in coordination with equipment/parts suppliers
• Specify maintenance schedule for machines and equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machinery and equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and diagnose problems in machinery and related systems.
• Recommend the repair or replace worn or malfunctioning parts and equipment.
• Run performance tests and interpret the results to make effective recommendations to fix faulty or broken equipment.
• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
• Travel to project sites as needed to assist in observation and troubleshooting of specialty equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level