Job Postings at MechanicalEngineer.com

Field Applications Engineer

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:20:00 GMT

This position is located within the Marketing organization at Vigilent, where you will play a key role working with our sales team as we significantly expand our business. You will assist potential customers in exploring how Vigilent intelligent energy management systems can help solve their technical and business needs. You will assess technology fit, design solutions, manage testing and pilot implementations and participate in closing strategic relationships. You will report to the Director of Technical Marketing, while having day-to-day accountability as part of the sales team reporting to a strategic sales manager for key accounts.

Your role will be a combination of technical consulting and sales support. As new clients evaluate our solutions, you will perform energy audits, site surveys, equipment audits, M&V reviews and energy savings analyses. You will specify and configure a Vigilent solution that meets customers’ unique requirements, and then work as a member of the sales team to explain the solution to the customer and assist the sales manager in closing the sale.

You will provide a primary point of contact on an ongoing basis to periodically assess the successful performance of Vigilent solutions and assist clients by identifying how they can achieve more value from products and services we offer. In addition, your responsibilities will include collecting customer feedback to ensure that our product development process remains customer-driven.

You will interface with Product Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, Business Operations, Applications Engineering, Quality Assurance, Sales and first and foremost, customers. You will share responsibility with the sales team for growing a base of delighted customers.

The position will report to a manager located in El Cerrito, California, but you may be based anywhere in the continental U.S. – large metropolitan areas, or the Midwest, are preferred, as you will travel to customer locations throughout the country. Significant travel is required (expected 30%-40%) for customer meetings and trade shows.

Product Marketing Manager

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:14:00 GMT

This position is located within the Marketing organization at Vigilent. You’ll be a key contributor as the business manager with P&L responsibility for a product line of energy management systems as we build a world-class marketing team.

Your role will be to capitalize on our huge growth opportunity in the data center market, identifying opportunities, developing and managing a product line of energy management systems targeted at this rapidly-growing market segment. You will develop product plans, marketing requirements, define the user experience, set pricing, craft product messaging and positioning, and have end-to-end responsibility for the success of your business portfolio.

You will provide vision and leadership to a cross-functional team responsible for developing and bringing to market exceptional software, networking and hardware solutions to data centers with 10,000 sf or more in space. You will interface with Product Management, Engineering, Business Operations, Applications Engineering, Quality Assurance, Sales, Channel Marketing, the executive team, customers, distributors and resellers, solutions partners, analysts and industry consultants. You will have bottom line responsibility for your product line and the growth of your business.

The position is based in our El Cerrito office, with some travel required (expected 20%) for customer and vendor meetings, trade shows, press and analyst briefings.

Quality Manager

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:29:00 GMT

Quality Manager

Seeking an experienced Quality professional. This position will be responsible for managing all quality, food safety and sanitation functions, supervising the maintenance department and managing the safety program. The position will also provide direct assistance in managing manufacturing and operations as well as training.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Process Engineering.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with AIB and food safety programs including HACCP plans.

Experience developing, writing and implementing quality, food safety and GMP procedures and manuals as well as relevant forms.

Experience managing third party food safety and quality audits.

Experience in documenting procedures, capturing and analyzing data, and developing recommendations and action plans.

Experience in SPC.

Supervisory experience.

Strong mechanical aptitude. Electrical and controls knowledge and experience helpful.

Knowledge of safety practices and programs and experience in training.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to interact well with co-workers and customers.

Strong computer skills including AutoCad.

Excellent writing skills.

A “hands on” personality and a proven ability to understand and assist with improving manufacturing equipment and processes.

Forward a letter of introduction and a resume to Chris Thomazin at chris.thomazin@polymerpkg.com. No phone calls.

Visit www.polymerpkg.com for company information and background.

Mechanical Engineer

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:48:00 GMT

General attributes
Energetic and passionate about efficient buildings and engineering
Motivated and self-learner (there will be a lot of learning of new software, technology, etc.)
Multi-task on different projects and assignments

Education
BS in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Experience
3-5 years in consulting industry (mechanical). Contracting and estimating experience is a plus.

Responsibilities will include
- Assist in analysis of design documentation (drawings, specification, etc.)
- Review and understand applicable codes, standards and regulations (domestic and international including ASHRAE, ICC, LEED, etc.)
- Master Energy Modeling and Cooling/Heating Load software
- Work on large domestic and international projects

Necessary Skills
- Good understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC)
- Proficient in Energy Modeling
- Proficient in Cooling/Heating Load Calculations (residential, offices, hospitality)
- Proficient in Excel
- Comfortable with AutoCAD
- Excellent with computers (Mac and PC) and learning new software
- Engineering creativity

Sales Engineer U.S.– Northern NJ Co. - WILL TRAIN

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:18:00 GMT

Train to sell state-of-the art furnaces for a variety of industry and academic applications. Company is a leader in the high-tech materials processing industry. Product sales to include capital equipment (lab and production) and parts.

Train with and report to Vice President of Sales. The position will be responsible for domestic U.S. Sales in assigned territory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investigate and follow-up on leads.

Regular visits to customers in assigned territory including Companies, Colleges and Universities.

Establish sales goals and objectives and key account targets in assigned territory.

Develop and maintain relationship with key customers and prospects.

Build customer awareness and company visibility through participation in seminars, trade shows, publications and attendance to selected events in the territories which can impact the business.

Keep abreast of competition’s activities in the territory and report them to management.

Interface with others in the company assisting in the sales process.

Check all orders of capital equipment after order entry, prior to engineering.

Provide interface between customer and engineering to insure consistency between design and requirements.

Communicate with customers to provide updates on status of job during period of construction.

Learn to develop annual sales forecasts for territory.

Learn to prepare monthly sales reports and 3 month projections.

Assist in the collection of outstanding invoices.

Special Projects.

Requirements:

Engineering Degree – M.E., I.E.,CHEM.E., etc.

Must have minimum of 1 year of experience technical sales experience - ideally selling capital equipment in relatable industry.

Hands on, out of office approach in selling.

Knowledgeable regarding domestic travel.

Must live in Northern NJ.

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Fired equipment)

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:29:00 GMT

Engineer performs creative, detailed, and fast-paced work in the development of new pressure vessels and process equipment

Performs design verifications of pressure vessels and piping systems based on specific codes

Participates in analysis, modifications and design for multiple projects

Performs calculations for pressure vessel design

Performs calculations and vessel analysis based on process flow characteristics

Develops new product specifications and designs based on customer needs

Guides other departments in product development

Prepares specifications and drawings

Field and manufacturing problem solving to maintain and improve products and services

Conducts project tasks as assigned

Familiarity with pressure vessel design software (Compress, APV, etc…)

Experience and knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards such as API, ASME, and ANSI

Deliver technical documents on project, fabrication drawings, P&ID, Bill of Materials, etc…

Familiar with other related technologies including materials, welding and inspection techniques

Work with other departments to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency

Must have technical skills in manufacturing processes and be familiar with fabrication and machining best practices

Manufacturing and manufacturing methods experience and/or operational support of pressure vessels and piping systems is preferred

Qualifications:

Must have an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Must have a minimum of 5 years experience, 5-10 years preferred in manufacturing environment preferred Oil & Gas equipment background

Excellent 3D modeling software skills (Solidworks preferred)

FEA experience

Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and physics

Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 BPV code

Excellent communications skills

Field Service Engineer

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:48:00 GMT

Company Overview:

SIKORA International Corporation is the North American operating company for SIKORA AG (Bremen,Germany). SIKORA is a privately held company which remains focused on delivering exciting products to their customers. The company sells and services leading edge process monitoring and controls instrumentation to the wire and cable industry. A variety of technologies including Laser, X-ray and inductive are employed to monitor a number of parameters for control and quality control.

Outline of Position:

The candidate will be responsible for service and support of all products sold by the company in the North and South American region. Activities include commissioning and training of equipment sold to customers, ongoing service support and contract service work. The employee is also responsible to support and assist the sales department in training and demonstrations of products in customer facilities.

Requirements:

Engineering Degree from an accredited University is required. Process engineering and / or Spanish language experience would be a plus. Willingness for extensive travel and communications skills are essential.

Salary Range:

A competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, etc. is offered for this position.

Research and Development Engineer

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:46:00 GMT

Summary:
Deliver new designs, product line extensions and revisions to existing products. Revise standard products to advance processes, to lower cost, to improve manufacturability, to ease assembly, and to increase reliability. Provide support to all internal and external customers, as required.

Duties:

Support New Product Development thru the Feasibility, Design & Implementation Phases.

Design, Develop and Implement New Products employing Lean New Product Development Techniques.

Add new Options to Existing Products.

Revise Existing Products to Improve Performance, Lower Cost, Increase Reliability, Enhance Manufacturability and/or Ease Assembly.

Solve Problems through proven analytical methods including Six Sigma & Lean Methods.

Interact with the Model Shop.

Interact with (Coordinate, Advise & Seek Council) with CAE to improve design work in both areas as well as creating New Products that are more readily supported in CAE.

Assist our external Customers and Internal Customers (Manufacturing and Marketing, Service Center) as required.

Carry out Technical Studies as required, including Analysis of Competitors Offerings, Assessment of New Materials or Processes, as well as Vendor Reviews and/or Product Feasibility Studies.

Employ Analytical methods including Statistical Analysis, Tolerance Studies, Stress Analysis, FEA, CFD/Fluid Analysis & DOE.

Utilize design analysis & data acquisition tools including CAD, 3D Solid Modeling, LabView.

Design For Manufacturability, Design For Assembly, Lean Manufacturing etc.

Develop expertise in Mechatronics including Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electromagnetic Motion Control.

Participate in project planning by building timelines with other team members using Microsoft Project to track progress, and optimize resources.

Work with Purchasing and Quality in find/evaluate new suppliers/vendors.

Research technologies new & old for relevance to exploit potential benefits.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.

Working knowledge of 3D CAD.

FPS Certification (within the first year of employment).

3 years of related work experience in one of the following; Fluid Power Industry, Designing equipment that uses pneumatic actuators, New Product Development, Applied Research & Development

Understanding of the risks associated with changes to standard product: including changes driven from cost reductions, design improvements, etc.

Effective communication skills (written, oral and listening). Ability to manage communicaions with internal and external customers in a professional manner.

Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions/recommendations. Can interpret an extensive variety of complex technical instructions in mathematical or illustrative form and work with information that is both abstract and variable.

Preferences:

Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or Business Administration.

5 years of related work experience in one of the following; Fluid Power Industry, Designing equipment that uses pneumatic actuators, New Product Development, Applied Research & Development.

Experience with the following: Continuous Improvement, Lean Iniatitives, Six Sigma, Mechatronics, Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly.

Plant Engineer

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:45:00 GMT

Job Purpose: Manage the engineering and maintenance functions for the Wilson processing plant, office complex, and storages.

Job Content and Duties:

Develops and manages all Capex projects for the facility.

Manage all maintenance and electrical activities including general maintenance and preventive maintenance.

Develop and implement maintenance procedures and guidelines.

Stay abreast of new equipment/technology applicable to the processing industry and evaluate its potential.

Assist with the costing and installation of new equipment.

Recommend procedural or equipment changes to management.

Maintain appropriate level of skilled and trained staff.

Plans, schedules, and coordinates work of outside contractors.

Ensures all material and labor cost are within budget.

Ensures all safety training and safe work practices are adhered to.

Ensures good housekeeping practices are adhered to.

Manage the disposal of any excess processing equipment.

Monitor department budget and expenditures.

Assist other facilities with engineering projects as needed.

Education and Experience Required:

BS or BA degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

4-6 years engineering experience in manufacturing environment.

2-4 years supervisory/management experience in engineering.

Sr. Quality Engineer - Design (Columbus, IN)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:18:00 GMT

Reporting to the Director of Product Quality, the Senior Quality Engineer's responsibilities are as follows:

Participation in core team meetings
Creation of Quality Requirements
Creation of Quality Test Methods
Creation of Design Validation Plans and Reports
Tracking of Validation of Products
Component quality validation and re-validation
Creation of schedules and budget for testing and evaluation

Requirements:

An Engineering degree is preferred (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing)
A minimum of 5-8 years experience in Quality Management Systems and Supplier Quality Management
A proven track record of on-time quality product launches
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 / $0.00/hr - $0.00/hr

Lead Automation/ Controls Engineer

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:31:00 GMT

The Lead Automation Engineer provides leadership and technical support for ensuring that all Automation and Process Controls used in the plant are fully aligned with the manufacturing strategies and the operators and human agents to the extent that the technology allows and plant production, economic results, and operational goals are optimal and remain optimal over time.

Responsibilities:

Control applications. Ownership and management of processes and procedures required to define, scope, apply, optimize and manage all advanced and regulatory process control applications (multivariate, sequential, advanced regulatory or regulatory controls).
Ensure that the operators know the capabilities of the advanced control applications and can use them effectively to effect the business and manufacturing goals.
Must achieve all production goals and prevent unwanted consequences through training, on the job transfer of knowledge and effective use of Human Machine Interfaces. This may include arm management, operational automation dashboards.
The Lead Automation Engineer leads the areas of the technology in his/her scope of responsibility, through the following activities:
Preparation of appropriate processes for the definition, selection, implementation and management of advanced and regulatory process control applications, and to transfer knowledge to the engineers and operators that use them.
Planning and execution of short term and long term activities required to effectively use advanced and regulatory process control applications in the manufacturing plants. That includes: hands on work on selection, scoping, design, configuration, performance, measurements, upgrades, troubleshooting, optimization, and life cycle management.
Prioritize and schedule process control work with other team members.
Support of daily activities that involve advanced and regulatory process control applications across the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC).
Design and maintain technical documentation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering with 5+ years experience in automation and or production automation for Chemical Manufacturing Processes.
Automation and process control systems knowledge (DCS, PLCs, networking, etc.).
Regulatory and advanced process control techniques.
Human factors in automation.
Process control technology management.
Maintenance Engineering. Maintenance, administration and maintenance of manufacturing computer systems (DCS, HMI, Network devices, etc.).
Leadership Project Management.

Salary: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 / $0.00/hr - $0.00/hr

Mechanical Engineer (497) (Wilmington, NC)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:44:00 GMT

Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for an Mechanical Engineer on a CONTRACT TYPE opportunity with a leading company in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Provide mechanical engineering support for projects in the Chemical Technology areas, including raw material delivery and pollution abatement systems/equipment.
Engineering Posting

Responsibilities:
Lead projects and/or project sub-teams involved in process and/or equipment optimization, cost reduction, and maintenance of business activities.
Oversee installation of mechanical equipment and piping
Use engineering principles and data to help solve problems and reduce costs
Recommend improvements to process and/or equipment to improve equipment robustness
Use the scientific method to drive for fundamental understanding.
Effectively communicate plans, progress and problems to all parties concerned.
Work in a cross-functional, team environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
5-8 years experience in manufacturing engineering.
Project management experience strongly desired.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Technical Savvy
Read and understand Electrical and Mechanical Drawings.
Experienced in troubleshooting and repair of simple to minor complex mechanical equipment.
Ability to summarize and communicate results, both written and oral
Strong Personal and Collaborative working style
Ability to handle multiple tasks and issues effectively
Sound Decision making and prioritization skills
Good Communication skills (within team, across functions, etc.)
Availability for off-hours on-call support nights and weekends, depending on position.
Ability to work in technical projects teams and provide formal and informal leadership.
Ability to oversee/direct mechanical and electrical contractors during equipment installations.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online or email directly.

The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career.Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities. Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Overtime: straight time