Mechanical Engineer

Andritz; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Andritz is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Arlington, TX to support thermal drying projects. You will collaborate with senior engineers on equipment layouts, prepare quotes, review vendor drawings, and maintain 3D models and documents for multiple projects.

Responsibilities span creating GA drawings, updating designs with markups, and generating BOMs and part numbers in SAP, while ensuring design traceability and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years of design engineering experience using Autocad software.
• Experience with Inventor/Vault/AutoCAD Mechanical and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical needs to all levels of personnel and management.
• Collaborates with engineering managers, mechanical, electrical and process engineers to execute projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Knowledge of basic machine fabrication/welding shop techniques and methods.
• Familiarity with engineering BOM structures.
• Ability to self-organize, manage time and multitask.
• Ability to follow corporate/group procedures, guidelines and standards.
• Basic knowledge of FEA analysis techniques.
• Ability to manage digital CAD/PDF/WORD/EXCEL/STEP/NAV files and use Andritz tools.
• Understanding of how to apply project requirements and ensure design traceability.

Responsibilities

• Understand project specifications and how they affect engineering tasks.
• Follow project schedules and ensure deliverables meet dates.
• Create and maintain drawings (GA, layouts, P&IDs) per sketches and instructions.
• Update drawings based on internal/external feedback.
• Review and maintain vendor and Andritz documents through the project lifecycle.
• Create 3D models and 2D files for dryer system layouts.
• Maintain design traceability for standard and project-specific equipment.
• Assess vendor equipment fit and advise lead mechanical engineer on drawings and comments.
• Prepare fabrication drawing sets from 3D Inventor models.
• Prepare instrument lists, spare parts lists, maintenance summaries, parts lists, and tag lists.
• Identify, check and tag instruments.
• Create part numbers and BOMs using SAP.

Skills

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Fabrication basics

BOM knowledge

Time management

Compliance to procedures

FEA basics

Digital file management

Andritz tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autocad

Inventor/Vault/ AutoCAD Mechanical

MS Office

Job description

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Job title: Mechanical Engineer

Job family: Engineering

Business area: Environment & Energy

Contract location: Arlington, TX, US, 76001

Working location: Arlington

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, THERMAL DRYING

REPORTS TO: Mechanical Engineering Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Works in cooperation with lead mechanical engineer(s) on multiple projects. Execute assigned engineering tasks including equipment layouts, cost estimates, review and approval of vendor drawings, design modifications, equipment specifications. Prepare requests for quote for equipment and review quotes for compliance with Andritz and customer specifications. Prepare, review, and check project specific technical documents as required. Create, update and maintain drawings and 3D models of Andritz equipment and drying systems.

MAJOR DUTIES

• 1) Understand and follow project specifications and how they impact assigned engineering tasks.
• 2) As defined by the project manager and lead engineer, understand engineering related project schedule and contract deliverable dates and execute assigned tasks to meet these dates.
• 3) Create and maintain drawings (General arrangement, layout, instrument hook up, PIDs etc) per lead mechanical engineer’s sketches, markups and instructions.
• 4) Maintain and update drawings based on comments and markups received from internal and external sources.
• 5) Review, approve and maintain vendor and Andritz documents through complete project cycle from request for quote stage to final as built documentation.
• 6) Create 3D models of dryer system layouts as well as 2D files and drawings for specific projects.
• 7) Maintain design traceability of standard dryer equipment as well as specific project related modifications.
• 8) Review vendor equipment fit into Andritz system layouts and provide feedback to lead mechanical engineer via drawing markups and written comments.
• 9) Prepare fabrication drawing sets as required based on 3D Inventor model.
• 10) Prepare instrument lists, spare parts lists, maintenance summaries, parts lists, equipment lists, tag lists.
• 11) Identify, check, and tag instruments.
• 12) Prepare part numbers and BOMs using SAP.

BASIC SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS

• 1) Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of three years related experience in design engineering using Autocad software.
• 2) Inventor/Vault/ AutoCAD Mechanical and Microsoft Office software knowledge.
• 3) Ability to interpret and communicate technical needs at all levels of personnel and management. Ability to identify, evaluate and correct potential equipment fit up problems as well as communicate corrective actions to lead mechanical engineer.
• 4) Shall work closely and collaboratively with engineering managers, mechanical engineers, project managers, electrical engineers and process engineers to execute projects in a timely and cost effective manner.
• 5) Knowledge of basic machine/fabrication/welding shop techniques and methods.
• 6) Basic knowledge of engineering Bills of Material structure.
• 7) Must be able to self organize and manage time. Ability to multitask.
• 8) Follow corporate and group level procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• 9) Basic knowledge of FEA analysis techniques.
• 10) Ability to work with and maintain digital files (CAD, PDF, WORD, PPT, EXCEL, STEP, NAV etc)
• 11) Ability to understand and use existing Andritz tools

RELATIONSHIP

While reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, interfaces with mechanical engineers and process engineers. Must be able to identify, evaluate and correct potential mechanical problems as well as communicate corrective actions to stakeholders in a manner that is appropriate and focused on resolving the problem and avoiding future occurrences.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1) Ability to work for extended periods using a desktop computer (normally sitting)
• 2) Ability to work in shop environment using basic hand tools for attachment of instrument tags (wire cutter, crimp tool, etc)
• 3) Willing to put in extra time when needed.
• 4) Ability to be self-motivated and take directions in a professional manner.
• 5) Ability to work well in a team environment.
• 6) Basic understanding of drafting standards, weld symbols, and tolerances.
• 7) Ability to visit customer and vendor facilities and follow all required safety protocols.
• 8) Ability to climb stairs and ladders as required at job sites, able to wear required PPE during job site visits, and follow all required safety rules and regulations while at job sites.
• 9) Ability to read, understand, and apply codes, standards, and specifications according to project requirements.

ANDRITZ SEPARATION is the world’s leading separation specialist with the broadest technology portfolio and more than 2,000 specialists in 40 countries. For more than 150 years we have been a driving force in the evolution of separation solutions and services for industries ranging from environment to food, chemicals, and mining & minerals

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.