Description
The primary function and purpose of the Sustaining Mechanical Engineer is to support the product development and launch of our innovative Bolt iQ product. In addition to product enhancements, the candidate is to provide direct operational support including prototyping, testing, installation and maintenance of equipment.
Essential Functions
- As a member of the Product Engineering team, the candidate delivers product design and operational changes. This includes modifications to mechanical parts, connectors, cabling, high-pressure components and electro-mechanical test equipment.
- Leads BOM management efforts, ECN changes, drawing management and product design specifications.
- Assist in design level testing, simulation, and failure analysis – this may involve familiarity with environmental chambers, vibration tables, and 6-sigma toolsets for analysis of data.
- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and Vendors to ensure customer requirements are continually satisfied.
- Support and evaluate changes to existing products to improve quality.
- Support industry certifications and regulatory compliance efforts.
- Demonstrate accountability and technical expertise to bring structured processes to support on-time delivery.
- Provides additional support across all areas of the business as required and as assigned by supervisor.
Key attributes
· Demonstrate the necessary skills to thrive in a collaborative work environment.· Ability to influence, collaborate and negotiate with all departments across Predictant LLC and to the external market.· Demonstrate strong follow-through skills with ability to meet deadlines.· Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while representing Predictant LLC.· Adhere to all policies and procedures of Predictant LLC.· Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks with limited oversight to execute project tasks efficiently.· Excellent written and verbal communications.
Requirements
Qualifications
Essential:
· Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
· 1-4 years minimum experience in mechanical design, product development or equipment development
· Strong knowledge of SolidWorks drawing/modeling/simulation tools – ProE, Fusion360 or other equivalent packages may be considered.
· Highly proficient with mechanical enclosure design for electronic circuit boards and other key components.
· Broad knowledge of common mechanical part fabrication processes such as Injection Molding & Tooling, Low pressure Molding, Casting, 3D printing, Stamping/Forming,
· Ability to demonstrate statistical tools in problem solving (6-sigma design methodology, GD&T, FMEA etc.).
· Knowledge of development tools, product testing practices, fabrication processes
· Ability to use and/or interpret results from simulation software packages such as MoldFlow or SolidWorks Plastics
· Ability to interpret a set of written requirements and realize the specifications required to deliver the finished product.
· Familiarity with FDM, SLA, SLS and other 3D printing techniques to iterate product design.
· Candidate must be detail-oriented and support building jigs, fixtures and other equipment used in operations.
· Must be familiar with BOM management, drawing management, components, assemblies,
Desirable:
· 6-sigma and other certifications considered a plus.
Skills Required
- Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 1-4 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or equipment development
- Strong knowledge of SolidWorks drawing, modeling, and simulation tools; ProE, Fusion 360, or equivalent may be considered
- High proficiency with mechanical enclosure design for electronic circuit boards and other components
- Knowledge of mechanical fabrication processes, including injection molding and tooling, low-pressure molding, casting, 3D printing, and stamping/forming
- Ability to demonstrate statistical problem-solving tools, including Six Sigma design methodology, GD&T, and FMEA
- Knowledge of development tools, product testing practices, and fabrication processes
- Ability to use or interpret simulation software such as MoldFlow or SolidWorks Plastics
- Ability to interpret written requirements and develop finished-product specifications
- Familiarity with FDM, SLA, SLS, and other 3D-printing techniques
- Detail-oriented approach and ability to support building jigs, fixtures, and operational equipment
- Familiarity with BOM management, drawing management, components, and assemblies
- Six Sigma or other certifications
What We Do
Predictant LLC builds AI-powered hardware and software for predictive maintenance of critical infrastructure. Its Bolt iQ product is an AI / deep‑learning handheld IoT device plus cloud platform that directly measures bolt tension for the wind industry. Born from decades of infrastructure engineering and part of Invica Group, Predictant combines hardware, proprietary software and analysis to improve safety, efficiency and traceability of industrial assets.
