Engineer

USA MOT Motion Industries, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking an Engineer to perform basic calculations and assist with project progress. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and analyze designs, ensuring compliance with safety standards and customer specifications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 0–2 years of related experience, with strong CAD skills and clear communication. This is an on-site position in Birmingham, AL with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Zero to two years of related experience.
• Competent use of CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned.
• Collaborates with other employees to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems.
• Assists in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results.
• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills and training.
• Recommends and designs components and systems of components meeting customer specs.
• Uses CAD drawings, schematics, layouts, load calculations, stress analysis to assist with projects.
• Ensures processes comply with regulatory and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD

Microsoft Office

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Engineer performs basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned. The Engineer collaborates with other employees to provide follow‑up and engineering assistance on defined problems. The Engineer assists in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned.
• Collaborates with other employees to provide follow‑up and engineering assistance on defined problems.
• Assists in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results.
• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills and training.
• Recommends and designs components and systems of components working together to meet customer specifications for size, layout and performance.
• Utilizes Computer‑Aided Design (CAD), 2D and 3D drawings, schematics, general arrangement and production layout drawings, load calculations, stress analysis, and/or fabrication/shop drawings to assist with defining problems and completing engineering projects.
• Ensures that processes and environmental conditions comply with local and national regulatory agencies and the organization’s safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and zero (0) to (2) years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Works as a key member of cross functional teams & must display a can‑do attitude that sets an example for others. Competent use of CAD software and Microsoft Office suite software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organize and manage projects in a fast‑paced environment. Mechanical and math skills and ability to formulate ideas and create design solutions for internal and external customer needs. Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May require travel and specific safety training to work in dangerous and extreme environment conditions while collecting data or commissioning new systems at the customer’s location.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

EEO STATEMENT

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

ABOUT GPC

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.