Mechanical Application Engineer

Ethos; Tennant (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability (Short/Long Term)

Training & Development

Job summary

Ethos is seeking a Mechanical Application Engineer to support Product Platforms and the Engineering team with detailed sales and system application support. You will guide design to meet customer needs and participate in customized solution development, including design proposals, verification, and drawing preparation.

Responsibilities include reviewing specifications, preparing drawings, analyzing performance, supporting ECOs, and collaborating with Sales, Manufacturing and Quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical design or related field plus 3–5 years of experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2018 or newer) and SolidWorks is required.
• Solid understanding of mobile electrification systems for industrial use.
• Strong communication skills to document and discuss technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review design specifications with Sales and customers.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics using SolidWorks and AutoCAD/DraftSight.
• Analyze product specs to develop manufacturable designs.
• Support ECOs and corrective action initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing and Quality on design reviews and solutions.
• Provide engineering support to the manufacturing shop floor and assist with commissioning activities.
• Interpret regulatory codes such as UL, NEC, and NFPA.
• Review input from Engineered Product Specialists and confirm requirements vs capabilities.
• Process ECOs for the product line(s).
• Analyze specs to determine designs producible by existing facilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design or Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Application Engineer

The Mechanical Application Engineer will support Product Platforms and the Engineering team by providing detailed sales and system application support.

This role provides guidance to Sales and internal Engineering teams on product design to meet customer needs and is directly involved in customized solution development, including design proposals, solution verification, and drawing preparation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Receive and review design specifications with Sales and/or customers regarding product requirements versus capabilities
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics using SolidWorks and AutoCAD/DraftSight
• Analyze product specifications and performance requirements to develop manufacturable designs
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and corrective action initiatives
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality on design reviews and solutions
• Provide engineering support to the manufacturing shop floor and assist with commissioning activities
• Interpret regulatory codes such as UL, NEC, and NFPA
• Receive design specification input from Engineered Product Specialists and review with Sales and/or customers about product requirements versus our capabilities.
• Prepares detailed component, product, and/or layout and detailed drawings and schematics using SolidWorks and AutoCAD / DraftsSight.
• Processes Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for the product line(s).
• Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Reviews challenges and problems with Engineering personnel. Works to find solutions to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Locates design and application files related to the required design(s), and makes design modifications, as appropriate.
• Conducts design review meetings with sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance personnel, for special engineered products.

Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, or Engineering Technology, plus 3–5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination

Proficiency in AutoCAD (2018 or newer) and SolidWorks is required.

Sound understanding of mobile electrification systems for industrial and/or commercial use is required

Strong communication skills to effectively document and discuss technical requirements

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development