SUMMARY
Perform, direct, and coordinate activities involved in design, analysis, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Review customer statement of work (SOW) documents, specifications, and manuals to ensure all requirements are met or exceeded for projects involving new product design, hardware modification, and engineering analyses.
Design components of mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic, or heat transfer systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and structures.
Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
Perform engineering analyses of components and systems using finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), classical hand calculations, and other methods.
Assist in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems. Actively participate in product testing.
Assist in fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to required industry and government standards, as well as customer specifications.
Coordinate maintenance and repair activities.
Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions, as well as improve system performance.
Work with Technical Publications Group to revise and create Technical Orders, Manuals, and other documentation.
Assist in developing quotes and technical proposals.
Stay current on engineering software capabilities and techniques, as well as physical testing methods.
Work to stay within project budgets and schedules.
Evaluate engineering, manufacturing, and business processes, making suggestions as appropriate to make improvements.
Attend project meeting, both on-site and off-site, as required in support of construction and fabrication projects.
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Vital Link International Standards Organization (ISO9000) policies and correct and report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
ISO9000 SPECIFIC DUTIES
Be familiar with and understand Vital Link Quality Policy and company objectives.
Understand required ISO9000 specific Procedures and Work Instructions.
Complete all records required by Procedures and Work Instructions.
Participate in Vital Link Continuous Improvement activities as appropriate.
Participate in ISO9000 training as required.
Cooperate with Auditors.
Report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or one (1) to four (4) years related experience and / or training; or combination of education and experience.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred.
Experience using 3-D Solid Modeling software (SolidWorks), Structural FEA (SolidWorks Simulation), CFD (ANSYS CFX, FLUENT, and SolidWorks Flow Simulation), MATLAB, and Microsoft Office products.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit., use hands to handle equipment, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
www.Atec.com Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Andrea Lopez at 281-276-2700.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology
- One to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience using 3-D solid modeling software, preferably SolidWorks
- Experience with structural FEA, including SolidWorks Simulation
- Experience with CFD tools, including ANSYS CFX, FLUENT, and SolidWorks Flow Simulation
- Experience using MATLAB
- Experience using Microsoft Office products
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, and kneeling duties
What We Do
When accuracy and reliability count, Atec, Inc., is dedicated to producing quality turnkey systems for our Aerospace and Energy clients. Our 68+ years of experience, as well as our unique blend of capabilities—design, manufacture and field service offers rugged, best value solutions throughout our product lines: Engine Test Cells, Space Flight Components and Energy Products. Celtech, the world’s leading test stand provider, has bolstered our intermediate test stand production, heavy fabrication facilities and field services. Hager Machine & Tool offers CNC lathe expertise and speed to address our growing energy focus. Vital Link, Inc. is the premier hush house and noise suppressor provider and maintainer globally. Our latest addition of the Astronics Engine Test Systems line (NETS) positions us for growing Naval aviation support. New offices in Singapore, Istanbul and Minneapolis have also extended our reach of our 300 employees. Together, we offer 300,000 sq. ft. on 60+ acres at 10 international locations. Atec is experiencing strong growth.
