Design Engineer I

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. is seeking a mechanical design engineer to research, develop, test, and modify fan prototypes based on customer requirements. The role involves modeling, detailing, and validating designs to meet engineering standards and contract specs.

You will collaborate across teams to build test plans, design electrical panels and BOMs, and advise on component selection. Strong CAD skills and a BS in mechanical engineering are required, with opportunities to advance within a

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and Project.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction with a high level of accuracy.
• A basic understanding of design tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, test, and modify prototypes and fan models according to customer order requirements with guidance from others.
• Assist in the development of models and detail drawings of fans.
• Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• Collaborate with others to help develop test plans.
• Design electrical control panels and generate electrical diagrams with full Build of Material (BOM).
• Make recommendations for the selection of fans, coils, heaters and other AMU components.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using computer aided design tools (CAD).
• Capture design intent with spreadsheets, drawing markups, and computer aided design (CAD) tools as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting engineering design and test problems.
• Research new technology to be used in the development of new products.
• May perform service work and provide customer design support as required.
• Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Independent work

CAD tools

Education

BS in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, develop, test, and modify prototypes and fan models according to customer order requirements with guidance from others.
• Assist in the development of models and detail drawings of fans.
• Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• Collaborate with others to help develop test plans.
• Design electrical control panels and generate electrical diagrams with full Build of Material (BOM).
• Make recommendations for the selection of fans, coils, heaters and other AMU components.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using computer aided design tools (CAD).
• Capture design intent with spreadsheets, drawing markups, and computer aided design (CAD) tools as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting engineering design and test problems.
• Research new technology to be used in the development of new products.
• May perform service work and provide customer design support as required.
• Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including, Word, Excel, and Project.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction with a high level of accuracy.
• A basic understanding of design tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of relevant design or test engineering experience, preferably in the air moving industry.
• Knowledge of the design and manufacturing of sheet metal parts is highly preferred.
• Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certification preferred.
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and modal analysis a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standard office environment and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach.
• Ability to work sitting at a computer.
• Ability to work with personnel on shop floor.

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