Project Engineer II

Description

Who we are
ESPEC North America (ENA) is partner in environmental and accelerated reliability test chambers and solutions with a long history and deep expertise in making the world a better place through better quality, higher reliability products.

Mission
We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions.

Exciting news! We're looking for a Project Engineer II to join our Engineering Department. 

Working Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday

Requirements

Summary

Acts as a technical point of contact for customers,   providing technical support and guidance for custom projects. Project   Engineer II facilitates communication and collaboration between Engineering   and other departments within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

· Actively uses company problem solving (EPS)  to correct errors in work outputs.

· Complies with all relevant Engineering  group procedures and ISO quality standards; participates in updating  procedures as needed. 

· Possesses the ability to learn and  comprehend ENA's basic chamber model lines. 

· Contributes as a technical resource  during customer review meetings and design reviews.

· Participates in the review of customer  order packages to identify the specific requirements for custom chamber designs.  

· Calculates and determines the design  performance of standard chambers across multiple ENA model lines.

· Begins by managing two to three  projects under the guidance and mentorship of a Senior Project Engineer.

· Understands standard and basic custom cabinet  design at the assembly level.

· Possesses the ability to acquire  knowledge and understanding of refrigeration design principles, including line  sizing, component selection, and compressor specifications. 

· Develops knowledge and understanding  of various temperature & humidity techniques.

· Reads and interprets standard  electrical schematics.

· Provides technical guidance and  support to production teams, assisting with design questions and  troubleshooting issues. 

· Works with Senior Project Engineers to  calibrate and fine-tune chambers for optimal performance. 

· Develops an understanding of PID  control and tuning principles under the guidance of a Senior Project Engineer.

· Conducts research on relevant industry  standards and specifications for environmental testing chambers.

· Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that may be necessary for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

· Bachelor of Science degree in  Engineering required. 

Skills and Experience

· 4-7 years of experience in a  mechanical, manufacturing, process, or project engineering role within a  manufacturing environment is required.

· Must have strong proficiency in  Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Basic proficiency in 2D CAD is required.  

· Must be able to work with mathematical  concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane, solid  geometry and trigonometry. 

· Must be able to apply concepts such as  fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

· Onsite work is required. 

Competencies 

· Problem  Solving:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete  variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

· Teamwork: Gives and welcomes feedback.

· Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and  thoroughness.

· Quantity: Meets productivity standards, able to  work on multiple projects at one time.

· Safety and Security: Observes safety and security  procedures and works within those conditions.

· Continuous Learning: Seeks feedback to improve  performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to  continuously build knowledge and skills. 

· Communications: Keeps others adequately informed;  selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Language Skills 

· Ability to read and comprehend multiple step instructions (in the English language), short correspondence, and memos. 

· Ability to gather  and collect data to create presentations that can be used in meetings with  coworkers and other engineering disciplines.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. 

· The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 

· Employee may be required to frequently walk from the office to production to support cabinet building issues or troubleshooting. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts (while in the Production shop). 

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Guiding Principles

To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following Guiding Principles:

· Respect: Exhibit tact and consideration; assist and support co-workers; work cooperatively in group situations.

· Improvement: Seek feedback to improve performance; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.

· Safety: Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.

· Effective: Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills; display understanding of how job relates to others; use resources effectively.

· Solutions: Exhibit good listening and comprehension; keep others adequately informed.

· Lawful: Follow instructions and respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Ownership: Give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.

· Urgency: Meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.

· Deliver: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor work to ensure quality.