Engineering Specialist

Washing Systems LLC; Loveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Washing Systems LLC is seeking an Engineering Specialist in Loveland, Ohio, to manage engineering projects and provide technical guidance within the Engineering/Equipment Department. The role involves overseeing the installation and maintenance of equipment, evaluating product design changes, and consulting with various stakeholders. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, along with strong communication and analytical skills. Opportunities for career growth in a progressive workplace are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• One to two years of applicable experience preferred.
• Strong experience with Auto CAD and PLC programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage engineering projects.
• Manage installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Consult with customers and vendors to solve project issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Auto CAD experience

PLC programming experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Equivalent military education with four years experience

High school diploma/GED with eight years experience

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the Engineering Specialist is a key member of the Engineering/Equipment Department with responsibilities, including, but not limited to, equipment activities, engineering projects, and providing expert technical guidance.Science-based. Performance-focused. WSI is the leading provider of innovative products and services to the commercial laundry processing industry. Driven by comprehensive technological innovations, WSI delivers powerful advancements in the cleaning, processing, and the disinfection of textiles. Culturally progressive, WSI consistently maximizes plant efficiencies, while increasing productivity and reducing the environmental footprint for our manufacturing sites and customer sites. While serving North America and Europe, WSI's global headquarters reside in Ohio. Additional offices are located across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

Organize and manage engineering projects.

Manage installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.

Direct, evaluate, and confirm product design and changes.

Consult with customers, vendors and field technicians to solve issues and/or make arrangements of resources required for a project.

Perform administrative functions such as evaluating and writing reports and approving expenditures.

Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed.

Initiate, plan and participate actively in equipment modifications and project improvement for quality, productivity and cost reduction.

Identify advanced technologies and applications for potential business development.

Evaluate Engineering/Equipment processes and SOP’s to identify areas of improvement.

Assist Director of Engineering in coordinating work to support project management and day-to-day operations.

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 required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and one to two years of applicable experience is desired. The company will also consider equivalent military education with four plus years of applicable experience or high school diploma/GED and eight plus years of applicable experience.

Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills are preferred.

Strong computer skills and the ability to work independently.

Auto CAD and PLC programming experience a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus and differentiate color.

Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

Overnight travel of 10% - 30%.

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

Corporate working environment.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occasionally in extreme heat conditions.

Indoor customer sites may have high noise levels.

May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at customer sites.

WSI is backed by Kao Corporation, a global leader in chemical innovation with over 130 years of expertise in surfactant technology and sustainable chemistry solutions.

33,000+ employees worldwide

Operations in 80+ countries

Founded 1887 in Tokyo

About WSI

Washing Systems Inc. is a leading provider of industrial laundry chemistry solutions, serving healthcare, hospitality, and commercial laundry operations across North America.

With decades of experience and innovative technologies like WASH-EYE analytics, we help our customers achieve superior results while reducing environmental impact.

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