Design Engineer II

AMOT Controls; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AMOT Controls is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Houston to design, develop, and test products that meet customer requirements. You will generate and review production drawings for new products and provide product support for internal and external customers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering and at least three years of product design experience, with strong skills in 3D CAD, FEA, and fluid dynamics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of product design experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis and fluid dynamics modeling.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of databases, internet, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test products to meet customer requirements.
• Generate and review production drawings for newly developed products.
• Perform product support functions for both internal and external customers.
• Plan and track product development efforts.
• Maintain client communications and update technical documents.
• Provide additional support for design drawings as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required.

Skills

3D CAD

Finite Element Analysis

Fluid Dynamics modeling

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

• Design, develop, and test products to meet customer requirements.
• Generate and review production drawings for newly developed products.
• Perform product support functions for both internal and external customers.
• Plan and track product development efforts.
• Maintain client communications and update technical documents.
• Provide additional support for design drawings as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university
• 3+ years of product design experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Skilled with 3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis, and Fluid Dynamics modeling
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of database, internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software
• Functions effectively in a team environment

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Inventor and Vault from Autodesk
• 1+ years’ experience in Gate or Butterfly Valve Design
• Knowledge of internal combustion engine operating criteria
• Excellent thermodynamics skills
• Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and electronic valve actuation design
• DFMEA and PPAP

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend manuals, work instructions and MSDS sheets common to a manufacturing/production environment. Strong communication skills; written, oral and inter-personal.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The noise level in the work environment is moderate (office) to loud (production area). The employee may be exposed to fumes from chemicals and soldering glues in the manufacturing areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires frequent sitting and occasional standing and walking, stooping and reaching/working overhead. The employee must occasionally move/lift up to 50 lbs. Average hearing and vision is required.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

3 years:

Preferred

1 year:

Experience in Gate or Butterfly Valve Design

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